I started the following comment on one of your posts, though felt it'd be better to post here, as it'll gain more exposure. (I've read a few of your different posts, and this comment is equally applicable, speaking to the common theme throughout them)...
one perspective...
herein lies an opportunity to make something of the opportunity for content CURATION.
there may be alot of great posts that don't get noticed, yes. SO, therein lies an opportunity to help bring attention to them...
what about a daily/weekly "The Top 10 Best Daily/Weekly Diamonds In The Rough" type curation...?
if someone were to step up and do this, ensuring the highest quality of both the curating posts and the curated posts, sooner or later, they'd get attention.
Over time, the creme rises to the top. Persistence IS required. And so is different forms of marketing & promotion.
Many posts may have great content, but lack something in the delivery. i.e. a person can be brilliant and have great writing skills, but if they don't know how to craft a killer headline and choose a great picture to go with it, their posts aren't going to get opened nearly as much as if those particular skills are developed and exercised.
The system's not perfect. But there are advantages in that if forces people to step up their game and increase their skills and value to the community, if they're committed to the long term game.
those who keep playing eventually WILL get noticed, and as they keep at it and gain exposure through others who recognize their value, will get rewarded...