The header (banner) on your blog page allows you to provide information about yourself - for instance, from which country you are.

It seems to be the 'new' thing for new members not to fill in this info.

Steemit has some very strong communities. If you do not want to admit or show what country you come from, they cannot back you. There really is no reason to hide who you are - unless you are going to be making political posts, in which case I hope you did not give your real name.

As for this post? Well, I did upvote and also spent the time giving advice, so that should indicate I enjoyed your post.