Happy ninth Hive birthday to me.

Nine years is not something simple to not celebrate big — it's a whole life. And on a day like today we came into this magical world of being an amateur writer.

It's gratifying to still be here building a legacy, knowing that much of the information you share here is useful and will always be useful for future generations, especially regarding edible plants and fungi.

I've seen 2 altseasons and we're heading to the third. I've seen everything: people who came to scam and left, people who were only looking for money and when they didn't find it in the short term they left — some with empty hands, others maybe had better luck.

Many friends are still here, many don't even come close. For newcomers it's a challenge, although we pioneers chipped away at stone with little help, the new ones have it easier. There are manuals, whales, and many communities that will support you.

If you're new, my best advice is: focus on growing. Sometimes it's hard because you see how others have golden posts and yours don't take off. That's a mistake. Be yourself, be authentic, and have fun along the way. If you're not doing that, try to do it, because that's the key to success.

One of the users who was always here and a few days ago took center stage is @demotruck, who always welcomed us.

I've seen people come and go, crazy changes like the Steemit Inc. fork, the fight with JS that was intense. We are legend on the blockchain, proving that a community can't be bought.

English traducción using translator.