Hey , @joeparys , i recently wrote a post to help new users understand more about this platform , you can check it out and curate if u like my post and you can resteem to reach more users...
https://steemit.com/steemgigs/@blackempror/an-absolute-comprehensive-beginner-s-steemit-faq-welcoming-and-familiarizing-new-users-steemit-newbies-guide