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lol some do read them @jennsky even if though we think they do not, the platform is new so many just do not have the voting power yet.

Engaging content is a different matter. So far, if the post revolves around shock value, well at least there's some interaction. But if its a quality content (without all the shock value), you will have quality interaction, just maybe not in quantity. (Steemit is still a baby, the critical mass is yet to come)