My daily mini-step performance

[Ogre]

i took 3rd in a step 5 regular from the first step PWNED!!!

[hoterdoc]

i am new to these PP step, and mini steps, as opposed to the usual plain SNG's I usually play on pokerroom.
please elaborate on why they are a waste of time.
i have been bouncing back and forth between III/IV, for a couple days now.
is it just that cashing in a regular SNG is more time efficient?

I seem to be liking getting more play for that original step I buy-in,
thus more bang for my buck=more practice.
thoughts?
doc