It is basically some form of scam. Now, many people love scams. You get your friends to give you some of their money. Like getting a bonus for a friend who also signs up for a time share. I never get paid much and I think k it’s because I don’t chase followers. I just love writing and do not spend a lot of time following and getting others to follow or encouraging friends to sign up. But that is how the system works. I have over 100 followers but will likely get booted one day. It sounds like you have the right attitude so you will probably make a lot of money.