If you started your adventure with Steemit recently, it was certainly because you thought you'd make a quick buck by posting articles. However, you're part of the 99,5% of users who will make nothing. Why? Because you don't understand how this platform works, just as most people.

The problem with Steemit is simple : it's overly complicated. When a new user discovers Steem, SBD and SteemPower he doesn't understand a thing. Why would I have so many different currencies/items? Why can some people upvote posts with an arbitrary amount of money while I can't even though my balance says I should be able to?

So many questions, and next to no answers ( unless you start watching videos explaining how Steemit works for hours and read all the documentation - which doesn't explain things too well to be honest ).

Before you call me an idiot for no understanding Steemit, let me tell you this : I understand it quite well and I talk about the experience of a new user. The idiots are those who expect everyone to understand this website. It is supposed to appeal to the masses, however its steep learning curve deters many potential users. I'm pretty sure the admins have the numbers on Steemit and I'm certain they aren't pretty.

Potential Fix

Simplify the process of earning Steem by removing the notions of Steem Power and SBD. You can do all of this with Steem alone. If something is not straight-forward, explain it clearly with clean documentation and short video tutorials.

KEEP IT SIMPLE