Well, I guess it depends on the day. If I have 800 people add me in a matter of a week (which happened a few months ago), then, no, I'm sorry, I cannot go to every link and check out who they are.
And, yes, when I have time, I do check out who adds me.
On the other hand, when people consistently comment on what I write, and when I find what they say interesting, I will click on their profiles, read through their articles, and if I like what I read, I will add them.
I'm not sure about what you mean about how this platform works. As far as I know it works the same way any other writing platform works. I've been on the web since 1994 (it has 3004 sites), and I started writing for various sites on the web in 1999. (Associated Content).
You've got 58 followers and you've been here since March 2021? And in that time, you have somehow managed to figure out how this platform works?
That is impressive. Please share.