you've got it exactly right
upvote and follow those that you are interested in.
Period. Dot. End of discussion.
It's up to YOU....and don't let them shame you by say BS about community
community is socialism...the absolute opposite of decentralized.
Steemit is decentralized...you, as an individual, can do as you damn well please.
Keep in mind that there are ALWAYS consequences. Either from the doing, or the NOT doing.