People want instant results and the truth is that no matter which platform you use that is never going to happen. I'm sure a lot of people make YouTube channels and give up after they've made 5 videos with a total of 10 views, a similar thing applies to Steemit. A lot of people would be happier if they accepted a role as a content consumer rather than a creator. At least here you can earn curation rewards unlike on Reddit, Facebook etc...