Too many people are money-minded, expecting to gain huge profits here. First off, most of them are not posting original, helpful, or interesting content.
Secondly, I feel that this platform is about getting information in front of people who are specifically interested in certain subjects - much more so than about making tons of money. Quality content rules.
With that said, the people who enter steemit and bring a huge following are going to make nice returns, and I feel that people see that and assume they can do the same. This is a good thing in a way, because once people realize there's no money to be made from crap content, the crap content will begin to decrease.
I'm in total agreement.. It's very unrealistic to think posting will provide you quick an easy money.. It's still very much a popularity contest, and I know I'm not very popular yet. But if you managed to make a name for yourself somewhere else than you really have a great head start here.
Oh, absolutely.. and with good content, it's totally possible to grow and end up making a shitload of money down the road - no doubt about it.. Best of luck to you, man.