Thanks ~ I tried to avoid the used car salesman or late-night TV advertisement sales pitch and go with an honest and sober approach that would make a retired librarian or nun nod slightly in approval.
Only nod slightly hahaha. Very reserved souls methinks!
Clever about the sales pitches as most here know them hahaha.
But be happy as you have received a great nod from us and according to the post's progress many nods from elsewhere!
Blessings!
Frankly, I'm surprised at the success. I read a few others and for some people, Steem really seemed to impact their life. I guess whoever's voting prefers my subtle sales pitch because I feel that is the strength compared to others. No one cares about you you you, they only care about me me me or we we we. In other words, I'm glad to hear Steem changed someone's life, but if there is no bigger picture, that's not so relevant.
Ha ha ha, to me me me and the we we we my friend. You have nailed it and you are the only one that cares for you you you!
By the way I also care for you you you, but I am old and poor so it does not matter.
It is always the "Gestalt", bigger picture that matters.
Blessings!
I'm glad you care.
I'm just trying to figure out what happened here. Admittingly I was a little drunk when I finished up the 2nd half of the blog, but I don't think that's the secret.
Hahaha, happens when one is flowing my friend. You should try it some more as it certainly rings many bells for many people.
Now don't get me wrong here. I am not saying that you should get drunk when you write hahaha.
I am saying that you should give your hand free reign in your writings.
Blessings!
It's interesting how Steem enabled this unexpected learning. I've met a lot of people here who had no idea what blockchain was or just thought it had something to do with The Bitcoin.
Glad you liked my perspective. It's been awhile since I did a post like this. Learning people's approach to onboarding is interesting. I think the key is sustainable onboarding. There is no 'try it and you'll be hooked' here. It's too complicated, frustrating and doesn't have enough bells and whistles. Explaining what makes Steem fundamentally unique is important.
If another project copies Steem, they won't have the dedicated userbase, however, they could get it right from the start (or very wrong). I have a feeling those who copy (or Facebook Libra) are going to not get the decentralized correct. I actually really enjoy listening to people complain about the decentralized aspect of Steem. It's something that never should be fixed.
That lake isn't close enough to my house to walk to and parking isn't good near there so I don't go very often, especially during winter when riding my bike is unpleasant. However, I do like that lake....Actually I like most of the lakes near my home 4 seasons, all unique.
I couldn't agree more. That's why initiatives (which I mentioned in my more waffly post) like Steem Terminal and @heyhaveyamet and @pifc are so important. I also touched on the issue of the complicated interface and the fact that @steempress and @steempeak have made such a huge difference. @share2steem when it functioned was also a potentially useful gateway tool, but too open to the potential for spam and abuse because posts could literally be "quick and dirty". I lamented its demise, but with hindsight, think it wasn't such a great loss to the platform.
It took me a while to get "into" the decentralised aspect of Steemit. I'm not sure I am, entirely, but I do like knowing that it is so catholic - in the broadest sense of the word.
It's great living somewhere where one can and does enjoy the space around one.
Fantastic well thought through article but you really got me on the freedom of speech topic big time because that’s one of the reasons why I am still here.
Steem has taught me what real freedom of speech looks like. If someone is speaking something I don't like or is bad, there are really no rules or authority to punish them.
Nobody ever punished me 😁🤪 Except a few silly downvotes by whales experiments but never for being just me with my random posts and pretty imperfect articles. I still don’t have a footer or sometimes I don’t write much at all.
I found my “authentic” self and started embracing it as such. Sometimes I feel that my “rewards = appreciation” for my continuous engagement In this ever changing community of incredible people could be much higher but I have no reason to complain because I started with nothing.
Last year I was forced to slow down and socializing was a huge challenge for me because I was very angry deep inside to be that sick. It’s a huge pleasure to explore and also reply more again as I used to do back in the days of unforgettable June 2016
Glad you also liked the freedom of speech the most. I do think this is the least advertised and most fundamental thing to understand after decentralized. It's interesting to hear people complain about being censored here when censoring someone here is basically impossible. It's the most free speech on the Internet. I've seen so many topics on Steem that I really would never see on Facebook or Google just because they are afraid they will be sued.
That doesn't mean we cannot make an individual choice to downvote or mute. It's just never done at a system level.
Nobody ever punished me
I've actually never been punished either for something I've written (also just randomly punished by whales). I cover edgy topics from time to time and I won't back down from a controversial topic or expressing my opinion. I do follow basic etiquette like be careful about trolling and revenge voting, no cheating or spamming.
Occasionally, I use a footer, but to be honest I had those posts where people have 3+ footers and I need to scroll and scroll. Some haven't changed it for years and it's difficult to see the value it adds if any. Maybe a front end solution will happen sooner or later for people to promote things or show off their memberships without having to do that (I don't care really).
I think it's neat that you found your 'authentic' self. I'm not quite sure what that means, I think you are able to express yourself. In my case it took me some time to figure out what I actually like to write about. I've changed my style a bit too. However, I try never to compromise on quality or sincere feedback.
You mentioned rewards = appreciation. It's so true, and it's not just some social point, these rewards could mean serious money at some point.
I really wish I was on Steem in June 2016. It seems like crazy times back then. During that time I was on a social media break. It just wasn't interesting. I had finished a course that required me to do a professional blog and I was doing an Internet forum moderation for my employment. I wasn't too happy with that either. Glad I found a social media I like, here.
I find the people I engage with on Steem are constantly changing. I'm worried it's going to get too complicated before it becomes a ghost town or something.
I find this platform more and more fun everyday, both in a positive and negative way, and I can understand why some get fed up and pack it in because its not worth the hassle. But hopefully there won't be too many of them
I think people will always pack up and leave. Some do it for attention and others genuinely have a bad experience. Cannot please them all. Fortunately, the blockchain remembers.
Like you , I started with nothing on Steemit, so everything I earn here is a bonus and stays here to support others m, the biggest bonus being the friends I made
That was a great assessment and I’m glad that steem helped you believe in the power of building consensus. I’ve experience groups making decisions through consensus building before but I’ve never seen it done among strangers across the world
The whole process of trying to find your voice on this platform is interesting too, we have to adapt to the environment so even a celebrity may not be as successful as they hope just doing what they do elsewhere. It’s a complicated but good place. I’ve also just started recommending it again after 2 years of being unsure
I’ve experience groups making decisions through consensus building before but I’ve never seen it done among strangers across the world
I think this is an underrated aspect of Steem. I've heard all kinds of blockchains promise this is what will be done. Steem has already done this in practice and allows people to communicate together on the same platform. Maybe we need a few more years, especially with Steem.dao and soon to be SMTs and communities, but so far I haven't seen any critical issues with the model and it has faced a few challenges.
I also think a celebrity could have a hard time, however, they could also reach out to someone with experience. There are a few community managers and other talented people here more than capable of advising or helping out a celebrity. First, we need to get more readers. The content is alright.
... we need a few more years, especially with Steem.dao and soon to be SMTs and communities, but so far I haven't seen any critical issues with the model and it has faced a few challenges.
You did touch on this in the post, and I totally agree. Nice job :)
Glad you think so too. I was actually quite surprised that there were no large issues with the last hard fork given its complexity. This actually has me worried about the proposed fork to reduce power-down time. SPS is still relatively new and nowhere near 50% of the Steem power is voting on any of the proposals yet. It makes the election turn out in advanced democracies seem like a distant dream.
410,000MVests total
75000~90000MVests for the top 20 witnesses (18~22%)
35000~50000MVests for the top (funded) proposals (9~12%)
Even if we add both the aye and nay together we still only get 70000MVests (17%)
I know some of the largest stakeholders don't vote so even if we remove the top 4 accounts (I think Freedom votes witnesses), We still have 280000MVests or still less than 1/3 of accounts voting.
We also have the large majority of Steem already locked up in Steem power (65%) which means the majority of people are silent.
I'm not sure if Steem suffers from a liquidity problem. In anycase, this is turning into its own post...
Enjoyed your insight, many have learned more about blockchain, crypto and decentralized from Steem. Interacting and enjoying content creators of exceptionally good talent from different walks in life.
Had to read you post which I found referenced on @bozz missed the deadline for @theycallmedan unfortunately it is a topic that affects us all.
Photography a lovely touch, showing more of where you live, what you enjoy.
@bitcoinskeptic Thanks for sharing your perspective!! It's still amazing to me how active and vibrant the community is even though the user experience is not comparable to mainstream social media. ☺️
I'm drawn to it exactly because it isn't mainstream social media. There aren't so many people here selling nonsense stuff amd trying to rip people off because they will get downvoted and they cannot simply report or delete stuff they don't like.
Well done here my friend and you kept it entertaining.
Blessings!
Thanks ~ I tried to avoid the used car salesman or late-night TV advertisement sales pitch and go with an honest and sober approach that would make a retired librarian or nun nod slightly in approval.
Only nod slightly hahaha. Very reserved souls methinks!
Clever about the sales pitches as most here know them hahaha.
But be happy as you have received a great nod from us and according to the post's progress many nods from elsewhere!
Blessings!
Frankly, I'm surprised at the success. I read a few others and for some people, Steem really seemed to impact their life. I guess whoever's voting prefers my subtle sales pitch because I feel that is the strength compared to others. No one cares about you you you, they only care about me me me or we we we. In other words, I'm glad to hear Steem changed someone's life, but if there is no bigger picture, that's not so relevant.
Ha ha ha, to me me me and the we we we my friend. You have nailed it and you are the only one that cares for you you you!
By the way I also care for you you you, but I am old and poor so it does not matter.
It is always the "Gestalt", bigger picture that matters.
Blessings!
I'm glad you care.
I'm just trying to figure out what happened here. Admittingly I was a little drunk when I finished up the 2nd half of the blog, but I don't think that's the secret.
Hahaha, happens when one is flowing my friend. You should try it some more as it certainly rings many bells for many people.
Now don't get me wrong here. I am not saying that you should get drunk when you write hahaha.
I am saying that you should give your hand free reign in your writings.
Blessings!
This post has been manually curated by The PhotoStream team: The Photography Tribe!
Thanks. Really like this tribe. Best place to curate on when I have extra VP.
Nice tribe! 🌺
It really has impacted your life by everything you express. I've learned a lot too, actually things I didn't expect to learn.
It's interesting how Steem enabled this unexpected learning. I've met a lot of people here who had no idea what blockchain was or just thought it had something to do with The Bitcoin.
I agree with many points you explained. Good good post
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Glad you like it. Decentralized social media should be the future. Massive corporations never should have controlled information. It's dangerous.
As usual, in your dry, sane way, you nailed it @abitcoinskeptic! Great read and I enjoyed the different perspective of Seoho Lake Park.
Glad you liked my perspective. It's been awhile since I did a post like this. Learning people's approach to onboarding is interesting. I think the key is sustainable onboarding. There is no 'try it and you'll be hooked' here. It's too complicated, frustrating and doesn't have enough bells and whistles. Explaining what makes Steem fundamentally unique is important.
If another project copies Steem, they won't have the dedicated userbase, however, they could get it right from the start (or very wrong). I have a feeling those who copy (or Facebook Libra) are going to not get the decentralized correct. I actually really enjoy listening to people complain about the decentralized aspect of Steem. It's something that never should be fixed.
That lake isn't close enough to my house to walk to and parking isn't good near there so I don't go very often, especially during winter when riding my bike is unpleasant. However, I do like that lake....Actually I like most of the lakes near my home 4 seasons, all unique.
Hahaha! Yes, I do!
I couldn't agree more. That's why initiatives (which I mentioned in my more waffly post) like Steem Terminal and @heyhaveyamet and @pifc are so important. I also touched on the issue of the complicated interface and the fact that @steempress and @steempeak have made such a huge difference. @share2steem when it functioned was also a potentially useful gateway tool, but too open to the potential for spam and abuse because posts could literally be "quick and dirty". I lamented its demise, but with hindsight, think it wasn't such a great loss to the platform.
It took me a while to get "into" the decentralised aspect of Steemit. I'm not sure I am, entirely, but I do like knowing that it is so catholic - in the broadest sense of the word.
It's great living somewhere where one can and does enjoy the space around one.
I can't believe I missed your blog. I'll have a read now.
It’s so so so nice to meet you!!! 🌺
Fantastic well thought through article but you really got me on the freedom of speech topic big time because that’s one of the reasons why I am still here.
Nobody ever punished me 😁🤪 Except a few silly downvotes by whales experiments but never for being just me with my random posts and pretty imperfect articles. I still don’t have a footer or sometimes I don’t write much at all.
I found my “authentic” self and started embracing it as such. Sometimes I feel that my “rewards = appreciation” for my continuous engagement In this ever changing community of incredible people could be much higher but I have no reason to complain because I started with nothing.
Last year I was forced to slow down and socializing was a huge challenge for me because I was very angry deep inside to be that sick. It’s a huge pleasure to explore and also reply more again as I used to do back in the days of unforgettable June 2016
Glad you also liked the freedom of speech the most. I do think this is the least advertised and most fundamental thing to understand after decentralized. It's interesting to hear people complain about being censored here when censoring someone here is basically impossible. It's the most free speech on the Internet. I've seen so many topics on Steem that I really would never see on Facebook or Google just because they are afraid they will be sued.
That doesn't mean we cannot make an individual choice to downvote or mute. It's just never done at a system level.
I've actually never been punished either for something I've written (also just randomly punished by whales). I cover edgy topics from time to time and I won't back down from a controversial topic or expressing my opinion. I do follow basic etiquette like be careful about trolling and revenge voting, no cheating or spamming.
Occasionally, I use a footer, but to be honest I had those posts where people have 3+ footers and I need to scroll and scroll. Some haven't changed it for years and it's difficult to see the value it adds if any. Maybe a front end solution will happen sooner or later for people to promote things or show off their memberships without having to do that (I don't care really).
I think it's neat that you found your 'authentic' self. I'm not quite sure what that means, I think you are able to express yourself. In my case it took me some time to figure out what I actually like to write about. I've changed my style a bit too. However, I try never to compromise on quality or sincere feedback.
You mentioned rewards = appreciation. It's so true, and it's not just some social point, these rewards could mean serious money at some point.
I really wish I was on Steem in June 2016. It seems like crazy times back then. During that time I was on a social media break. It just wasn't interesting. I had finished a course that required me to do a professional blog and I was doing an Internet forum moderation for my employment. I wasn't too happy with that either. Glad I found a social media I like, here.
I find the people I engage with on Steem are constantly changing. I'm worried it's going to get too complicated before it becomes a ghost town or something.
Ha ha! Don't we all!!
I find this platform more and more fun everyday, both in a positive and negative way, and I can understand why some get fed up and pack it in because its not worth the hassle. But hopefully there won't be too many of them
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I think people will always pack up and leave. Some do it for attention and others genuinely have a bad experience. Cannot please them all. Fortunately, the blockchain remembers.
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Like you , I started with nothing on Steemit, so everything I earn here is a bonus and stays here to support others m, the biggest bonus being the friends I made
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Nice to meet you ⭕️
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The visible posts have been very nice.
I think they are slowly improving, too.
I liked your writing style!
Glad to hear it!
That was a great assessment and I’m glad that steem helped you believe in the power of building consensus. I’ve experience groups making decisions through consensus building before but I’ve never seen it done among strangers across the world
The whole process of trying to find your voice on this platform is interesting too, we have to adapt to the environment so even a celebrity may not be as successful as they hope just doing what they do elsewhere. It’s a complicated but good place. I’ve also just started recommending it again after 2 years of being unsure
I think this is an underrated aspect of Steem. I've heard all kinds of blockchains promise this is what will be done. Steem has already done this in practice and allows people to communicate together on the same platform. Maybe we need a few more years, especially with Steem.dao and soon to be SMTs and communities, but so far I haven't seen any critical issues with the model and it has faced a few challenges.
I also think a celebrity could have a hard time, however, they could also reach out to someone with experience. There are a few community managers and other talented people here more than capable of advising or helping out a celebrity. First, we need to get more readers. The content is alright.
You did touch on this in the post, and I totally agree. Nice job :)
!ENGAGE 25
Glad you think so too. I was actually quite surprised that there were no large issues with the last hard fork given its complexity. This actually has me worried about the proposed fork to reduce power-down time. SPS is still relatively new and nowhere near 50% of the Steem power is voting on any of the proposals yet. It makes the election turn out in advanced democracies seem like a distant dream.
Even if we add both the aye and nay together we still only get 70000MVests (17%)
I know some of the largest stakeholders don't vote so even if we remove the top 4 accounts (I think Freedom votes witnesses), We still have 280000MVests or still less than 1/3 of accounts voting.
We also have the large majority of Steem already locked up in Steem power (65%) which means the majority of people are silent.
I'm not sure if Steem suffers from a liquidity problem. In anycase, this is turning into its own post...
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You've worked so hard to love steem, come to Seoho West Lake Park and write stories, it's been great.
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Enjoyed your insight, many have learned more about blockchain, crypto and decentralized from Steem. Interacting and enjoying content creators of exceptionally good talent from different walks in life.
Had to read you post which I found referenced on @bozz missed the deadline for @theycallmedan unfortunately it is a topic that affects us all.
Photography a lovely touch, showing more of where you live, what you enjoy.
Glad you liked it. Shame you didn't join in time, Although, reading more opinions is always good.
I'm going to start adding photography to blogs on different things now, especially text heavy subjects.
Photography definitely helps break reading matter making it easier to absorb content.
@bitcoinskeptic Thanks for sharing your perspective!! It's still amazing to me how active and vibrant the community is even though the user experience is not comparable to mainstream social media. ☺️
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I'm drawn to it exactly because it isn't mainstream social media. There aren't so many people here selling nonsense stuff amd trying to rip people off because they will get downvoted and they cannot simply report or delete stuff they don't like.