You have to EARN real followers.
SOOOO true, I just reached my first milestone of reaching 100 followers after a month and decided to do a real introduceyourself post as a commitment post. I am here for the long haul. Nonetheless, even taking the time to make content and interact with the community, I find myself being challenged. I haven't asked for my followers and even with my first hundred very few (less then 10) actually read my post and that many less upvote. I know it takes time, I just struggle with the waiting piece. :)