Great post, thanks for taking the time to write this. As a sidenote check out my article below which I think compliments your points quite well.
9 DETAILED Tips for Steemit Users Who Want To Get The Most Value From Their Steemit Experience!
https://steemit.com/steemit/@budz82/8-helpful-tips-for-new-steemit-users-who-want-to-get-the-most-value-from-their-steemit-exerpience