Well people come in fast and furious on this don't they?
Steemit is as big as your imagination can take it. It is what you make of it, so if you work hard and make the best of it, reward will come. If you sit in a corner and cry about not getting upvotes, well then you are going to wallow. Make the best of it and you will be rewarded in time.
I agree @mikepm74