I have heard the term "whale" on Steemit floating around a lot. It obviously means someone with a lot of Steem Power. I am wondering how much Steem Power one account needs to be a whale. Also, how much do whales make (on average). Lastly, how much can a whale increase the value of a post (with an up-vote, with a comment, or both).
If any whales are reading this, how long did it take to become a whale?