I get your point sir @dobartim, most new users of steemit just believe they can post anything and earn, they don't take or see steemit as a business place, I know most whales on steemit invested a lot so they don't just go around dashing upvote, you have to earn it by quality post. Communication you said is another major way of making it on steemit, give quality comments and not things like "nice post " and other things like that. You give a comment and let the author know you actually read his or her piece. And lastly I will say be consistent and don't give up. Am sure the steemit school have helped a lot of people and will still help. Keep the good work going sir @dobartim