The only problem with steemit is (and also the most dangerous for steem) that high-quality content is not appreciated as much as on other platforms.
Check for instance this out (and join the discussion if you want) -->
Best, @martinmusiol
P.S.: I follow you now:)
Steemit has MANY problems. What you discribe has nothing to do with appriciation. Your quality post was just not seen by any Steemians because you have no reach here yet. That's all. The way how posts are distributed is a problem, not the interest of the readers here.