You are wrong. Big players also see minnows. And usually, they are looking for good minnows to promote! The problem is that there are a lot more minnows than whales or big players. But that is no one's fault. People should understand that you can't just come here and be the 1st! If you are, then is because you really deserve that! If not, then try to improve... it's nothing against you, but maybe there is a reason of why you are not getting noticed. Find it, and you will find your path.
Hope you understand what I mean.