Hello @richardcrill
I just wrote a post titled : The steemit guide to making Money in your under wear. And it is like a continuation to this your post.
I believe that it is up to us to educate newbies on how this platform works.
And I am also a believer of meetups as it brings a new form of energy to the table that cannot be experienced online. Meeting Steemians in person is an awesome experience.
looking forward to the pictures and stories from the event.