Talk Channel: "Comment or ask a question"/ Comente o pregunte (week 269) in the WOX
The idea of "Talk Channel"
The "talk channel" was created to share ideas and answer questions and concerns that you may have, being attended directly by the work team of the World Of Xpilar community, headed by the friend @xpilar. This channel is available to everyone, so I invite you to participate by leaving your concerns, questions, answers and ideas you have related to the platform..
El "canal de conversación" fue creado para compartir ideas y responder las preguntas e inquietudes que puedan tener, siendo atendidos de manera directa por el equipo de trabajo de la comunidad World Of Xpilar, encabezado por el amigo @xpilar. Este canal está dispuesto para todos, por ello, los invito a participar dejando sus inquietudes, preguntas, respuestas e ideas que estén relacionado a la plataforma.
Theme this week:
| # | Questions, Answers and Comments | Preguntas, Respuestas y Comentarios |
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| 1 | Do you think images play an important role in posts? Do you share your own images? What quality are they? | ¿Crees que las imágenes juegan un papel importante en las publicaciones? ¿Compartes tus propias imágenes? ¿Qué calidad tienen? |
| 2 | Do you think emojis add value to posts? You use them, what is your opinion on this? | ¿Crees que los emojis aportan valor a las publicaciones? Los utilizas, ¿cuál es tu opinión al respecto? |
| 3 | Do you know the recent updates on Steemit? How important is the use of tags for displaying content in search engines? | ¿Conoces las últimas novedades de Steemit? ¿Qué importancia tiene el uso de etiquetas para mostrar contenido en buscadores? |
These and other points we can discuss during this week.
Estos y otros puntos los podemos discutir durante esta semana.
Participate by leaving your comments, questions or answers here.
Participa, dejando su comentario, preguntas o respuestas aquí.
The post "Talk Channel" is published weekly, every Monday and is open to everyone the whole week. And there we should all appreciate comments and responses to each other.
El post "Canal de conversación " se publica semanalmente, todos los lunes y está abierto a todo el mundo durante toda la semana. Y en él, todos debemos agradecer los comentarios y las respuestas de los demás.
- Yes, we need to talk to each other as well.
Sí, también tenemos que hablar entre nosotros
Everyone is invited to speak on the topics of their choice.
| Tell us a little bit about your "experience, criteria and/or doubts" regarding the Steemit platform, have the opportunity to answer or join other comments that the community may be making in the channel. | Cuéntanos un poco sobre tu "experiencia, criterio y/o dudas" con respecto a la plataforma Steemit, ten la oportunidad de responder o unirte a otros comentarios que la comunidad pueda estar haciendo en el canal. |
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We also invite other connoisseurs of the subject to present themselves here on "Talk Channel"."
In the "talk channel" we or you can also post a topic that needs a review, for example tools on Steem or other things you want to know about
Responsibility moderator for "Talk Channel" is @adeljose
Regards
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Do you think images play an important role in posts? Do you share your own images? What quality are they?
I don't know about others but I must say the first thing that will attract me to a post is the picture. The next thing I will look for is the title of the post. For general when talking about pictures I see it as the most important key in promoting a post. Imagine someone writing a post without a single image. No matter how quality it is, to me I will not be able or might not read it to the end. Sometimes images explain more than words. I know not everyone has good camera for pictures but I think no matter how bad the camera, there's a way images can be edited and it will look nice. Apart from that image can also be downloaded in pixabay or pixel. The main thing I always look for is: what do the image have to say about the post. Sometimes am curious about something, let's assume I want to write about something but I couldn't create an image or seen the one related to the post what should I do? Leave the post with no image? I read some post where the user added even image that's is not related to the post, it very common in images downloaded online. But in my case, I will try to create it. If it not possible I will search free pictures platform. If it doesn't work then I will go for giphy. I notice that nobody is using giphy again or is it underrated?
Do you think emojis add value to posts? You use them, what is your opinion on this?
Exactly for me if I read a post in a Nigerian community I will reply or comment in the way we normally vibe especially with emojis. For example when something is funny, some people might use.......lol, hahahah, hilarious I for me I like the shining teeth which is 😂😀
Maybe some people do not like it ofcourse I notice it. And I think it depends on the community. If am chatting or reply someone from Nigeria, my comments will not lack emojis or stickers because I know what have been using it. But for others I might wait to see how the person responds and if you respond with emojis.......oh my God that means I have found my missing brother.😂😂😂
Do you know the recent updates on Steemit? How important is the use of tags for displaying content in search engines?
Is there latest apart from the one I read, someone should remind If I have miss it. The last news I got from them was about the club project which is now executed. Lastly I also read about the use of tag but I think I got that from @wakeupkitty. You know, when it comes to tag, sometimes when looking for something, you try to search it and you discovered it not available. But after that you randomly got a post explaining what you were looking for and you began to ask....why didn't I see it. Sometimes might be errors or..........hear me out. I heard that the first four tag is the most important if you added your content title in the first 4 tag, it can be searchable. Or should we try it with the 5, 6 or 7. I will give example and I want everyone to try it out. Using burnsteem25 as the 6 tag and check whether they will respond. Maybe there was a network issues when I did it. They didn't respond and since then I stopped using it.
#wewrite, #comment #miner-wewrite
Cc: @wakeupkitty @aneukpineung78
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You did your best and typed your fingers of. Nope, I am not too much into emojis in texts but I read a good entry in SEA about the mirror where they were used and in this case it did add something and it was not too disturbing.
if it comes to hashtags:
The first hashtag is the community where you post in! This means you have 4 left
If you click on a post of yours look at the address in the browser. Before it started with: steemit.com/@hive-xxxx now hive-xxx is replaced by a name. @hive-xxx did block the visibility of posts on the world wide web.
Greetings friend @mhizta
When I read that you are carried away by the cover image and the title, I thought you would receive a scolding from @wakeupkitty saying (Don't judge a book by its cover", but I see that she has been good to you. I prefer to use my own images.
Emojis are practical if you know how to use them properly, it would not be advisable to use many in a single post. In my opinion, I think they should be a complement, and not used to replace a word.
Yes, recently there was an update related to the labels, in order for Steemit content to be more visible in search engines. The changes are seen in the URL, where we will no longer see @hive-xxxx, but the name of the community.
Thank you very much for sharing on our channel.
Oh.......... Scolding? Hahahah, no am not judging or saying that a post with images cannot be quality but when it comes to m; what I like to read i think its necessary. From a little I know about @wakeupkitty she knows how to locate quality contents. And I also observed that she doesn't like much color text and so on.
Thank you for sharing your opinion.
I will try to answer the questions point by point and ask my own question :)
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Probably, not always the presence of photographs or other pictures makes a post something interesting, because I have seen talentedly written posts where there were no pictures, but there were wise and very original thoughts.
From the standpoint of the attractiveness of the post, yes, images attract attention.
At the same time, I have seen posts with one photograph, almost without any text, but the photograph spoke for itself and the talent of the photographer was undeniable.
Personally, I use only my own photographs, and their quality should be judged by the one who looks at them.
As for their quality, I try to put the maximum hardware acceleration of my weak computer into each photograph, it's a pity that Photoshop freezes for me and I can't use it, I have to look for alternative ways.
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I don't know how technically emoji affect content, but I sometimes use them to show my mood, usually a good mood :)
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And I seem to have missed this point, I'll be glad if you tell me which tags I don't use, for example for posts with drawings, can be used?
And my question, I haven't seen drawing contests on a given topic for a long time: landscape, portrait and animals, what is the fate of the contests?
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Greetings friend @barski
I think it's good that you provide various points of view on the use of images, and there are many tastes to satisfy on the platform, there are those who like only texts, while others look to share photographs, each with the talent, creativity and quality that they can. In general, I like a mix of both, in fact, I have a "real life" paranormal story to develop, but I will have to use AI to create images related to the story, which helps with drama and imagination during reading.
As you say, emojis can be used to show humor or the way of expressing the author, their use is practical and perhaps generates a more striking post.
Regarding updates, maybe you haven't realized that the community codes no longer appear in the URL, but the name, this with the purpose that the content can be viewed in search engines, however, it also depends on the tags we use.
An example, in the following post you could have used the tags #photography, #nature #plants
https://steemit.com/world-of-xpilar/@barski/water-on-plant-leaves-competition-03-water-drops
We can name the main elements that exist in our post, using popular terms on the internet.
Thank you for sharing your comment on the channel.
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Thanks... [We can name the main elements that exist in our post, using popular terms on the internet.] I didn't know how that worked. Super...
Thanks for asking the question.. @barski
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For posts with drawings can ve used: #drawing #creative #art (if it is scribbling #scribble) you could us #crafts as well or describe the material or what you drew.
For now the change brings problems.
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1.Do you think images play an important role in posts? Do you share your own images? What quality are they?
In my opinion,Images play a crucial role, but their importance depends on the topic. For posts related to daily life activities, diary games, nature, food, and similar topics, images are important.
when it comes to storytelling, book reviews, or lengthy, in-depth topics where writing takes center stage, images can be distracting. The reader focus can be distracted.
As I prefer to share my own images. I share high-quality photos without using any filters.
Emoji can be used for the decorative purposes . Personally, I don't use them , exceptfor labelling content. In opinion the use of emoji also depends upon the taste of the writer's. They don't have negative impact.
I am not aware of the recent updates, kindly share them with me. To rank high on search engine, tags are very crucial. when we search something online,relevant content appears firstallowingbuser to access our page or our contest easily.
One thing I would like to add, the comment section where I am writing this comment, is not mobile-friendly. This interfaces makes it difficult for me to scroll up and down and editing the comments is very challenging.
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Thank you sir for your support! 💗
Greetings friend @fazal-qadir
We have almost the same vision regarding the use of images, these are a complement to any content, however, as you say, in some articles such as poems, images may be unnecessary, at least not so many should be used.
I think what you say about emojis is good, although they are not necessary or useful, they can give a different aspect to the content, perhaps, for some users it will seem lively to read content with emojis.
Recently a change was made in the URL that generates each post, where "hive-xxxxxx" will no longer appear, but the name of the community, since said URL is a coincidence factor for search engines. It is necessary to use practical and popular tags to seek greater visualization.
Thank you for sharing with us your criteria on these points.
Thank you sir for your guidance. I will clear the cache and browsing history.
I agree with you if it comes to commenting with a mobile phone. The field is way too small. Three lines to write a long comment is a struggle and it takes ages.
Yeah that's what I meant!
It's okay to use royalty-free images to illustrate a post. In my opinion, it is not necessary. It only becomes interesting when you use your own photos/images; they allow you to create a link to the author.
Incidentally, I find all the canvas graphics that represent the ‘business card’ of many posts extremely annoying - with the result that I avoid these posts...
Emojis have no right to exist in my universe. Colourful, kitschy bobbles that disrupt the flow of reading...
We had and still have big problems with the tags. Content-related, concise keywords, that would be my wish and will... Unfortunately, contest abbreviations and clubs continue to outstrip them.
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Am one meter away from you...... It good you say it as I was already searching the one I will drop for you .. oh😱 my bad..... It's drops.
Talking about images, sometimes I use mine or I create it. What do you think about people using AI to create images?
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What is wrong with creating an image? Any idea how long that can take? I joined a contestst to try out AI with a prompt and unless you are satisfied with the first try I can tell you there are times I try it for at least 3 days for hours to get a picture that makes sense, isn't discriminating or brainwashing.
It's hard to say - it's a matter of taste. Personally, I don't like this type of image. I don't like comics or anime either. There are a lot of similarities that don't appeal to me. But I am prepared to recognise good AI creations as art. There are some good examples of this on Steem. It's difficult and time-consuming and really creative work - like painting your own picture ;-))
With most of this I agree. I don't find images necessary and most are very distracting and spoil the text. Same for this post where I have to scroll through a lot of commercials. By now canva is getting annoying as well and I wish we could do without the time consuming search and adding of a picture (or 5 like some hosts ask for).
The problem with the tags will never be solved unless communities come with a first tag and the poster can only make a choice out of 8 or 10
I posted with EverSteem twice by now. Negative is that you post in that community and the choice of hashtags is only 12 but it is a good start.
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@the-gorilla is working on the first-tag-problem - may be there will be a better solution. I think he is not the only one looking for an alternative...
Greetings friend @weisser-rabe
Thank you for sharing your opinion on the use of images, I think that own images add value to the content, which complemented with the text, would be a 100% original and own work, something like the author of the lyrics and music of a song.
I used to think that emojis are unnecessary, well, in a way they are, but I think it can serve to show a sense of humor, I remember that a few months ago, some users thought they felt scolded by the teacher who corrected their homework in the SLC, perhaps if the teacher had used an emoji like 😉, the participant would have known that the message was friendly.
Yes, tags are still a weakness among users, many continue to use strange nomenclatures like #poemx4562 #photong-55x2 that do not represent the content at all, and therefore, they fail to be seen by search engines.
Thank you for sharing your opinion on these points.
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Not all own images add value. I see a lot of photos of a bad quali,ty but it might be good instead of the "made by Canva" entries, which all look the same.
Many strange hashtags are also used because hosts push people into it and it's mainly to promote the host of the contest
It's true, friend, I forgot to mention that condition, there are users who share blurry photos, or with a bad angle. As for the tags, the effort has been made, but there is still no suitable culture of the use of tags by the users.
To me images don't play a huge role unless it's an artistic entry. I don't need pictures if I read a long text or poetry I find it disturbing especially if the pictures are a collection form everywhere and are added every few lines. in average 5 pictures asked by many hostst of contests is way too much for the short text.
I rather don't share photos/pictures since it takes me a lot of time to upload them and just that picture and markdowns take me longer than writing itself. Sometimes I share my own photo's other times pixabay or a youtube video it depends on the text. For a while I only used a picture with one word which I find enough.
All those pictures is also a long way scrolling to the top or the bottom which is makes it harder to find a certain part of text or to upvote or find that reply button.
Same for this post by the way, I have to scroll up to see what the questions are again.
Is there a reason you add twice such a big picture to promote @xpilar and next steemworld and so on? It's hard to find the questions/text.
Emojis? The first time I heard about it was on Steemit and there was a contest hosted by @marblely where we should write a post by using mainly emojis which took me nearly the entire Saturday!
I don't use them much just the heart and green clover most of the times but it also depends on whom I talking to and if in more a hurry because it takes time to load them and next add them in the comment section. Is it appreciated?
Would I write entire texts while using emojis? Not really, it's not me, it also makes text more chaotic for me to read. At times it helps to understand a mood but in many cases I also don't understand why a certain emoji is used which means there's still a misunderstanding.
I takes me time to puzzle which will be my first, preferably 4 hashtags, I try to point it out to others but it feels at a lost battle at forehand. I am tires of repeating the same story over and over again and if it comes to it no once gives a damn. The worst posts, with the worst grammar and hashtag abuse are upvoted so the point of using the right hashtags is? I would say promoting Steemit but Steemit itself doesn't care except for the hashtag #steeexclusive everyone can lie about and SC01 and 02 could check but most likely won't. This means I will continue my journey for me and see how I can make myself visible and if Steemit has profit from it that's great for them. I don't expect any change also not now the links of communities are changed into names.
If you have a link with the latest news about hashtags please share it with me, thank you.
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Greetings friend wakeupkitty.
Images in some cases should only be a complement, I have not seen a writer who likes images, they just like to write, write and write while imagining the scenarios; from my point of view, not all readers have that ability to imagine a scenario, therefore, images can open that world that the writer transmits.
I clearly remember those contests of the CCC community, I think I needed about 20 hours to get the post, at that time I placed emojis using codes, believing that it was the only way to publish them.
I think that the usefulness of hashtags has been historically underestimated in Steemit, it has always been used to follow a specific line of content, and not for the content to be displayed in search engines. All of this has been detected after the different promotion strategies of the platform, we hope that a culture or custom of using useful hashtags will be formed.
I appreciate your presence on this channel.
"Do you think images play an important role in posts? Do you share your own images? What quality are they?"
Most definitely images highlight the post. At a glance we can understand so much about what is being written and the writer... I use an AI program offered by Microsoft..
https://www.bing.com/images/create?FORM=GENILP
It's a little quirky but after some tweaking I can usually generate something I can use. It's obvious they are AI art but they're okay.
"Do you think emojis add value to posts? You use them, what is your opinion on this?"
I don't use emojis in a post. But sometimes in a comment or a reply, like posting a heart, or thumbs up... or smiley face. It depends on what someone is posting if an emoji would be good to use.
"Do you know the recent updates on Steemit? How important is the use of tags for displaying content in search engines?"
Honestly I don't keep up with updates on Steemit. The mechanics of Steemit it is more or less out of my range. Not sure where I would find information on updates. Or if I would even understand them. I'm just thankful there are those who do understand these things and keeping things going.
As for using tags in the search engine, it's very important. How will anyone find your post?
I do have a question... Why did Steem price drop so far so quickly? Did it have to do with an update?
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If it comes to the latest update:
If you click on your post you see the address in the browser. Instead of steemit.com/@hive-xxxx you see instead of hive the name of the community. This change makes posts more visible on the world wide web.
Excellent... Thankyou.
Greetings friend @jiva34
Yes, definitely the images give a more striking touch to the posts, at least as a cover. The images tend to be very striking, it is interesting how an application can recreate our ideas.
The emojis are also striking, but I think they are used more in comments, it is a more emotional way of connecting with others.
Yes, it is necessary that Steemit be easier to visualize, there is a lot of material on the platform that can be useful to others, quality content is being developed on any topic.
The value of Steem has fallen due to the liquidity in the market in general, influenced first by the hack of the Bybit platform, and second, it is a cycle that is fulfilled in the market, there are certain expectations with the high season of altcoin.
Of course they do. That is the first thing that you see in a post. I think that you have missed to mention the number of images in a post. That depends on reader's taste and age. I would like to say something new here as well that I came across. Nowadays, we are reading images and looking at texts.
I think that emojis do not necessary add value to the post itself. But, the thing with emoji is that they add a little bit of emotion to the text itself. I agree more with having them in comments, rather than articles.
I don't think that I am up-to-date with regards to the recent update about Steemit. It must have been something that I have missed.
There's nothing wrong with "reading" pictures since showing photography and art is also about pictures, and trust me if there are only text with 100+ words, no one would read.
Look at the link of one of your posts. You will no longer see, if you post in a community: steemit.com/@hive-xxxx/... but instead of @hive-xxx you see a name and I noticed that my community SCB has a very strange name. Good to know I am boycotted by the one who changed this.
If you post in a community the name of the community is officially your first hashtags meaning you have 4 left and not 5. Why is "hive_xxx" changed into a name? Because it blocks the visibility on the internet which is the reason why posts cannot be found by search engines.
Greetings friend @ronnie10
Let's say that's what we're looking for, that during the different points of view, we analyze the whole environment, in this case, that of the images, are they useful?, how many can we share in a post?, and to what point can we say that an image or photograph is of good quality, among other things. I think the phrase we read images and see texts is very accurate, everything is part of the imagination and tastes of each person.
It's true, emojis reveal an emotional written part of whoever uses them, and can serve as a connection with other users.
Hashtags have become a topic, or rather a need that is being put on the table so that Steemit content comes out into online social life (so to speak). We need to popularize the posts we share among search engines.
Thank you for joining our conversations.
Question: If I post in a community can I also post the same thing in another community? If so how do I post in 2 communities at once. Thanks...
It must be good, but I think the Steem Community will look at it as plagiarism. In the old days I heard the term "crossposting" but I don't really know what that is.
Probably not a good idea... thanks