Welcome to hive @danimator1 it's good to have you here.
Engaging with other people on their posts is how you will begin to build your account here, your profile. Spending time in Discord servers will help answer questions you may have but it's best to spend time here interacting with others on the blockchain so you can broaden your horizons.
Post with passion, personality and effort and make sure you interact with others - They won't simply come to you because you post, you need to attract them there.
Also, responding to people with a simple thank you is a wasted opportunity...Add some personality to your interactions, ask about the person that commented to you, build the relationship. Saying thank you is important, but it sort of ends the possibility for any further interaction on that comment thread. Just saying.
Anyway, that's about all...I hope you have fun.
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