I would tell new users to not be afraid to branch out of their comfort zone! Part of that is having to be genuine with every interaction you have. Too many new users that we've been getting are just spamming the same garbage on every post without even taking the time to look at the photo posted or the text written.
You don't have to be the expert in EVERY field out there, but just show a natural curiosity to learn new things. That is one of the best parts about Steemit, even if you aren't an expert in something, someone on here is and is willing to show you what they know! Don't be afraid to just go in the new tab and see what other users are saying and doing, they don't have to be a whale for you to want to interact with them!
LOVE this piece of advice @snrm! The ability to try new things even if they scare us, is one of the best parts of Steemit. This community is so supportive, that it feels like a really a safe environment to try something new. You make a really great point about mentorship as well. There are many people on the platform he would be more than willing to share knowledge and help each other out.
(Ps... sorry it’s took me so long to catch up on all the responses! I will be doing a drawing for the winner and will post the results later tonight! )
No worries! You got so many responses I don't blame you!