As the saying goes "it's not what you know, it's who you know." For the majority of people, there is nothing but pennies to accumulate from this miserable place. Not much you can do about it. The world is in steep decline right now and I don't see that trend reversing until humanity has destroyed itself entirely. Of course then it will be too late.
RE: The Steemit Elitists Always 'Upvote' Each Other - Just like Politicians and Bankers Take Care of Each Other.