I'm doing it for the upvote. but that will change with time (really?) because as we grow on this platform so will our needs. for now i just want to earn enough to get a better phone and power up. I can't achieve this if people dont upvote or respond to my comment or content. I dont think there is any one on this platform who would still be here if he was getting any attention.
in the long term i want this to be a source of income for me. As a creative writer it will allow me the freedom to operate and share my content with fear of censorship. As much as I am given i hope to give back as well.
I made 95 posts that didn't earn a thing. They were not in a row. It takes time and decent content to build an audience. It is money, so it isn't super easy to earn it.
yes, I know that, that's why im in no rush. im taking my time to engage. and you know, sometimes, the people you know are more important than what you have. so steemit is still also about building relationships
by the way, 95 post withouy earning anything?! you are really strong and dedicated. some of us would have started doubting our ability and depression would sink in