Exactly. It can be demorilizing if you write a good quality content and it just gets ignored. Nevertheless, we should always post content within our high standards and not sacrifice the value of our work.
I also think upvoting for yourself is ok, the system is allowing it anyway.
I upvote when I see posts that provide me good information, are interesting and well-written. I upvote when I see posts deserving some support.
Thats exactly what I think.
It would not be a bad idea to have people as mentors who would give courage to the newcomers.
I think steemit loses a lot of fresh brains coming to write a few valuable posts, disappointed that no one reads or evaluates their labor and just leaves.
Thank you for your support @diabolika
You're welcome. Keep writing valuable content, and stay for the community as well!