This is mostly accurate. We didn't announce it very well, but new members start with enough rshares balance for an initial vote now. Members that actively post should see an upvote shortly after enrollment (typically on their next post, sometimes on their most recent post). The next upvote could still take a while.

The threshold is set at $0.011, which is much higher than the threshold below which votes don't register, but that 'tax' on small upvotes is why we set a minimum upvote threshold.
You are welcome to edit your submission and I will review again (or you can resubmit if your edit is substantial.)

Rating 6, the actual threshold should be mentioned

Rated as 5. Does not explains the threshold and checking sbi balance to be sure if the sbi unit(s)  for the transaction has been added. As, well as reaching out to the team if one is convinced there is a problem with the system.