For what it's worth... I'm brand new here and don't have the history that seems to go with much of the comments I've read thus far, so this is for those in the head shed looking for a comment coming from fresh eyes and experience.
The concept of a blockchain blog brought me here. I'm also new to crypto currency so to be honest, for this newbie it isn't about the prospect of monetization at this point.
I'm trying to navigate around and set up shop by interacting with the menus and instructions, and although the language is kind of new and different, it seems easy enough to get started so far.
I'm also on minds.com so my experience here is really a test to see which platform feels like a better fit. With both Minds and Steemit I am looking more at the learning curve and how feasible setting up shop is.
Anyhow, just thought that those on high might appreciate the honest comment from a baby-steemer :)
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