Hey that is on point! Now I will try to follow up with an example of a good comment :) !! 
Hey, those are excellent points. Minnows can still be good people to give advice to other new users. I made some posts called from a minnow to the minnows, they are full of good things you might want to read. And also @sykochica has the most comprehensive guides for new users! I recommend checking her out and receiving the information overload (it's worth it) !! Look forward to talking more in the future!

Seriously! People come on here with the sole intention of making money and not valuing the quality people on here.

You have wise advice, and I expect you will go far on Steemit! 

This is all a slow building process-- and pretty much *all* social media is. Elsewhere, people have asked me how I got 16K likes on my Facebook page... and my first answer is always "eight years." 

I guess part of it is just that we live in an instant gratification world... and part of it is people getting all anxious and fired up because there's... ta-da... *rewards* involved.

This is good and real... giving you a re-steem for added visibility.

please upvote and follow me. LOL. Just kidding. Well said. I probably should read yesterday's post for full context.

Well said, and the more time I spend on steemit the more I notice those with more followers that actually upvote and comment are those that don't ask for them, but grab readers attention. 

They want to be part of the dialogue...

Oh the best one is when someone posts a new blog post that at least would take you 5 minutes to reach and 2 minutes later already has 5 comments that contribute nothing lol.

However this is what makes Steemit powerful is that we can upvote both posts and comments so only those with quality information are at the top. You will quickly seem the spammers be reduced. 

Whenever it comes to money however and the more of it the more you will see bots, scammers and spammers. Best to flag content like that and make sure not to comment on it or upvote it.

Quality content ALWAYS wins out!

Excellent insight, especially from someone just starting out.   I've noticed a ton of that sort of "upvote me I'll upvote you" on chat lately, and as someone who's been here for a while, it's terribly annoying.  You have a good head on your shoulders. :)

Like @drpuffnstuff said, @sykochica has an excellent wealth of information in terms of guides, everything from topic selection to Markdown help.  If you haven't already, check out #steemprentice on Steemit.chat.  A lot of that stuff is archived as bookmarks there!

Thank you for this! I'm new too, but I've been reading up on the etiquette and just the general steemit how to or not to, and I must say that yes, I am frustrated that some of my posts are not doing well, but also it's made me realize that it has to do with who you follow. I have met a few really great people on here who are kind of guiding me along, and these are the ppl who are voting for me and supporting, not the random followers that are just following me for a follow. 

I'd rather do it properly and take my time than build fake followers and upvotes

Anything anti-spam and I'm in love.  Been raving about the last couple of days as well.  Thank you! Xx, Kay

I was intrigued by possibility of making money from the thin air, but when I "got in" what amazed me is number of creative people and quality of posts. Of course not all texts or content is good, but I find what I like and stick to it. I am newbie myself just few days on platform and that forced self promotion almost killed my interest in steemit. I'm still in reading faze, hope that one day will hop in as author.

Yes you have shined the light on some things lol!

I've been here for nine months.  The spamming has been getting worse, but I've been lucky.  I've been getting more of these "good post" style comments though lately.  I'll admit, it bothers me.  If I write a ridiculous comedy/art post and someone is thanking me for my "wonderful information", I do become frustrated.

How often do people give you a random compliment about nothing while you out roaming around the streets?  Never to rarely.  People small talk, sure, but those comment aren't even that.

yes you are right i think we have to vote whom we want not just because they vote us and i also notice vote for vote not helpful for earning so its good read less post but good post and give precious vote to them who deserve without expect to return. i am new and last week on of my friend told me same as dont waste your vote to anyone and vote to whom which you think deserve and from that day i am try to do it.

I always appreciate it when fellow members post something that will help new and older members improve on their posts here. I agree with your view point and  advised some of my friends on some on of the points mentioned here ..Thanks for sharing.

I know right, i have faced the above situations and they even force you to follow them *sigh*

I like to tell people that they gained a new follower when I start following because of a blog. Then I proceed to comment on their post with why it resonated with me. Most of my replies are as long as this one and it seems to be working for me. I have been here less than a week and I've picked up over 100 followers that actually respond. This is a really cool place, but you have to put in the work. Thank you for posting this and you know what.... you earned a new follower. Everyone that is new to Steemit can find value in your advice.

I've noticed recently a surge of people commenting with look at my profile and follow, or I've liked your post now you like mine. I've since given up replying and telling them it does not work that way here. These people are not here to actually contribute, but to take. I believe very few of them will actually change their ways.

Well said @chelsea88, I got two comments like those yesterday and I was so mad about it, lol!

cool post. upvoted/followed. follow me back!!!

hahahaha juuuuuust kidding. I agree with you 100%. I'm working on expressing myself using Steemit and if I make some money well that's great too! There is a really nice community here that I enjoy being a part of first and foremost. 

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Have a great day!

Cool post

kidding;D;D Thanks a lot , those are things that we tent to do, so those are good advices!

Your posts are really helpful for new people here as me. Have a great day.

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I wrote a post about this 2 days ago and I coldnt agree more. 

Getting "empty" follower, who arent interested in what you have to share here, will get you nowhere imo.Because the chancesyou arent interested in their content either and you have a newsfeed full of posts that you will not take a second look at.

I hope you dont mind if I share my post, if so let me know and I will remove it.

https://steemit.com/steemit/@flipstar/still-giving-away-free-hugs-and-some-advice-from-newb-to-newb-my-second-steemit-week-and-my-biggest-mistake-so-far

Hi Chelsea -it's me the new one from yesterday - thanks again for your welcoming me - and it's only now I've found the time to read this. 
It's all helpfull those advices and I hope I'll do not all wrong ... see you ;)

Rome wasn't built in a day - that is the keyword here, word up. I agree with your every single word. Long story short - good content defends itself there is no need to rush like you said. Great post!