Me for myself, I never was interested in gaining rewards beyond the fact that they condense some appreciation. Briefly spoken, I write for myself. Some followers seem to read it, as I dare to judge by their votes. And the few comments.
Not the internet and nor steem is in any regard something like a "community". So, any efforts in this direction MUST end in misty fog.
There will rest a very few steemians to whom you are contacted besides steem. E.g. by mail or by personal friendship. That's it. Don't worry, it's not your concern.