I actually read the whole thing and I agree with your 4-Cs. Content for me is severely lacking in the other platforms and at some point you just give up on the idea of become Insta-Famous. It's a trap anyway because you never produce any content of worth to you; just what others think is good. So if the trend is red and yellow flowers, well, you look for examples of that. When I started writing again after my stroke, I decided I didn't care about the hamster wheel and just started making content for myself. Steemit is perfect for that idea because you never have to worry about the Trending stuff. I just produce content and hope for the best. What I need to work on is Connections. I need to do a better job of finding people who share my passion.