Interesting post and comments.

Still relatively new here and putting in the work to gain a little traction - no whining from my corner.

No such thing as a free ride eh but not keen at paying for exposure preferring the old analogy that cream rises to the top...

:)

Except I observe that Steemit is a microcosm metaphor for the big (bad/beautiful) world at large. Wherever there is an opportunity and advantage to be had the less moral will exploit the system for gain with no care for the infastructure or others.

That said I am suitably impressed by the generousity and support of so many toptastic folks here.

Not sure my message will resonate with you - kinda 'Kitchen Sink Spirituality' with a healthy dash of anti establishment. I invite you to pop by mine if you have a mo and would love your thoughts on a recent post of mine: https://steemit.com/spirituality/@ldacey-laforge/searching-for-zen

I wish you joy and success throughout 2018 and beyond.

xox