I've worked HARD for my 65 rep score and haven't had a post break $20 in weeks (months?). And I've got over 400 followers. Meh. I'm here to blog and be a beta tester with the potential to earn money. That's how I've always looked at it. I have NO expectations because by virtue of being in beta - everything can change, including payout structures. So I keep on keeping on because I believe in the potential of Steemit. I don't have the money to invest in dollars. My investment is in time, content, and community building. And when we launch into mainstream, I can say I was an early adopter.