Welcome Paul ( @hoothoot ) in our steemit community. Really liked your style: Hoot!

What you said about the four types of members (bots included) is absolutely correct. Most of the "Good" people are early adopters, so they have some advantage.

However the "Invisible" can become good with some quality content (in steemit bigger posts with unique content are more respected) and some socialization so that more people know about you.

This is the success sutra for steemit:

Hardwork + Focussed Niche + Socialization (make friends and followers) = Success

I am here since 4 months and what I have learnt is that hardwork really pays here. But you have to be consistent.

And I don't like those "Bad" people who think that by spamming and writing low quality posts they can get success here. Maybe they are ignorant.

In one thing I don't agree with you:

This is the only place I know where Geeks Rule!

There are many artists, writers and even travellers who are ruling here. 😄

Impressive start. Looking forward to see what type posts you write. ;)