@gmuxx Another blast from the past... wow. I've only been away for like a couple of months, but man time flies when you're in crypto land.
Resteemed and upvoted. Great post / guide for anyone who sees the value of Steemit. I also liked very much the concept of a Gift Economy.
I keep telling authors the same thing, engage with your readers, with your followers, upvote them, give them a reason to stick. I like using the Coca Cola example - where they still give out free samples, put up billboards and do all sorts of marketing, because that's how you keep the wheels spinning.