I respectfuly disagree.
Engaging with the content you like and people around it works just fine.
Creating content you canāt find has a slower start but if one puts the work into it, plus engage with those who might find it cool, people here are very supportive (at least thatās my experience).
In the end, Nostr - meaning this social network alternative - in 2025 really isnāt about follower count and likes (and Iām saying this while I hate to hear it from others š), but more about finding your tribe, or building one.