I am new to steemit (5weeks) and have nearly given up on numerous occasions. I have no voting power even though I try to upvote all who have left a comment on my blogs and most of my posts go by unnoticed. It has only been a few in the community that have told me not to give up that has kept me here. I love this community but you are right there is a serious feeling of doubt amongst us plankton and minnows which I believe can only be abated by a fairer system that sees our posts for what they are and not just on the strength that they have financially. There are a lot of really lovely people here and I would like them to stay but I have seen posts by whales who are concerned about the number that are leaving due to what I can only call neglect. Peace an upvote, resteem and follow from me.
It took me 5 months to start earning real money on steemit. 5 weeks is really not much, keep going! :-) Just think about the Olypic Games that are taking place right now. The competitors who are participating prepare themselves four years for one single battle!Thanks for your support, @gurugnu!
It requires patience and consistency to get to the top :-)
Thank you for your advice. Keep surfing the steem. Peace.