Misrepresent is subjective and relative. I mean, you represent Steemit, you represent Musicians, and you represent (or did) OpenMic. Communities.
As a musician I might tell you, buddy, I DO get you as a 'needy'. Yes. You NEED approval and that's one reason which made you into Open Mic Contest. But, hey! I do too. I am a musician and I want for my job and knowledge, my talent, to be recognized.
I am Venezuelan, friend. It is OK not to be ok, with Open Mic, for example, and so even with hunger.
I don't take YOU wrong. But it makes me scared.
PS: What about my English?