I agree, for me its the word "RESPECT" that matters even outside #steemit. It's a magic word and a good deed to show to everyone around no matter if you are a whale or a minnow, both are humans that needs to be respected.
I am learning a lot from this initiative already, and I really appreciate the "minds" behind this wonderful cause to help minnows get the required information to be able to survive and be triumphant in this community.
Both of you guys are correct, being steemian doesn't work only inside "steemit.com" platform but the real place is outside it.