Exactly, it is good to see that many are reacting badly to these people.

*CG*

I so agree with this.  I've not got anywhere with my articles so far but I've done a ton of reading and I've noticed how many are downvoting for whatever reason.  I really find this unfair - if you don't like something then walk on by.   Instead of the jealousy, concentrate on being yourself - only better.

What a foolish and naive perspective.  With this sort of outlook  Steem will barely get past the 1 million users mark.

Clearly the economics of the system need to evolve.

Unnecesarily rude to newbies who are frustrated because they don't understand the dynamics of what it takes to make money on Steemit.

<h4>The A-level quote is the same kind of nonsense populist media spews. 

<h4> Comparing a Math Olympiad test with public education makes absolutely no sense.

<h4>When exams were more difficult in the 50s-70s there were far greater rates of failure, and expulsion from the education system. </h4>

<em>Is this what you want to revert to? 

A system in which people are <b>"priced out"</b> of certain industries by not being able to possess certain qualifications, due to <b>single instances of  bad performance in stress-based conditions?</em></b>

I agree that complaining is <b>ineffective.</b> 

<h4>But it's fuelled by articles such as thi that aim to depict newbies as incompetent for not making money.

<h4><em>"Oh just create more captivating content" - "Earn it!!!"</em>

<h4>No. Instead guides should teach them how voting works.

<h4>How networking governs voting power, and how 100 votes can equal < $10.

<h4>Hence it's about cultivating important connections, or being tied to an enormous botnet.

<h4>I hope newbies aren't frustrated and understand that yes, you are playing a game you probably don't know the rules to, and will struggle to win unless you adapt your strategy.

<em> (I wrote  a post on how to avoid frustration, I won't link it, because I don't want to spam, but I recommend it).</em></h4>