The only problem with steemit is (and also the most dangerous for steem) that high-quality content is not appreciated as much as on other platforms.
Check for instance this out (and join the discussion if you want) -->

https://steemit.com/steemit/@martinmusiol/i-wrote-this-article-and-earned-usd0-01-while-it-got-shared-24-times-on-fb

Best, @martinmusiol

P.S.: I follow you now:)