World has been a better place with internet, though for every good things,there will always be a negative aspect of it.
Internet has been a major revolution cutting away barriers and turning the world to a global village.
We are better off with internet than without it and steemit wont be a possible project without internet,therefore lets take some time to appreciate this revolution
Welcome to Steem @saintmargy.
Do read A thumb rule for steemit minnows - 50:100:200:25 for starter tips.
Spend time reading Steem Blue Paper to know how Steem blockchian works and if you still have any queries ask them on our Ask me anything about Steemit post and we will try to answer that.
All the Best!!!