I'm new here as of today (14 August '18), and have been cautiously poking around on the site. I've been looking for a site that will, eventually, replace Facebook. I enjoy socializing online, learning what's happening in the world, discussing stuff with others wherever they may be. I'll stick around. Who knows? This may be the paradise of the internet!
Welcome to the site. It can take some getting used to but what you are doing here is great. Commenting really helps to grow your following a lot faster than anything else.
There is a lot of gloom in the air at the moment because the price is a little low but don't let that get you down. This is a great time to post because you get way more SP in your payouts and that is super important.
I think it certainly has the potential to be a “paradise of the internet”, haha :) It sounds like you’ll fit in great here at Steem, @bitemore!