It's not much compared to the pro's in here.
You see you gain more points by talking to people than your memes get, and if you talk enough and to the right crowd you can get 100+ upvotes.
If you wan't to be competitive, I'd advice you to keep track of WHO upvotes you and WHO doesnt in a notebook.
Dis those that don't upvote you, and keep Company with those that does.
A lot of people will tell you they upvoted you, but you will know your real supporters by those that comment on you and upvotes your single conversations.
Sort of what we are doing right now :D