Wow. I am overwhelmed. Thank you for your precious upvote. It makes me proud. It is true that a good comment can earn more than a giraffe post. That is the strength of Steemit platform and it is the nature of Steemians to encourage newcomers.
However, it is also inherent in Steemit platform that new, interesting and original topics that anyone is passionate about, can be freely shared. This is the reason that I dare to share my passion for wildlife & photography, adorned with some of my musings. I know I am not a great writer or photographer but I trust Steemit community to encourage people following their own passions. Thanks again Stellabelle. You rock!!
Remember, comments posted here (on Steemit) can be just as valuable in terms of content as the post because they provide the basis for discussion and communication on a given topic. That is what drives the community system here, that's what makes it more valuable than selfies and likes on other "websites".
I have met many great people here through secondary discussions in the comments.
PS: I had no idea you could tell the gender of a giraffe by the tufts of hair on their horns. I do now because of your post. Thank you.
I understand and appreciate your point. The lively discussion and diverse viewpoints really work to enrich my experience on Steemit. I have had basic exposure to other social media like Facebook and Whatsapp but they could never hold my interest. Steemit, on the other hand has taught me something every day and is able to fully engage my interest. The discussion that followed my post 'Solitude.. NOT Lonelines - A BOON - not a BANE' really demonstrated how powerful a medium Steemit is. Something that started as a chain of thought from one photo taken by me evolved into a full blown discussion with many people from different walks of life contributing their views and sharing their experience.
Thank you for your kind encouragement and words of advice.