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RE: A Bit Curious Contest #2 100 SBD in Prizes - 7-10-18

in #contest • 6 years ago

I think what I hate the most about the platform is it's inability to filter out original content creators out from the whole bunch of other people including spammers and scammers.

Minnows are forced to either use dirty tricks to get their content visible, or simply join another minnow support group where the chances of their development are still low considering the fact that those places are usually filled with other minnows who are fighting the same problem.

On the other hand, the spammers and scammers take advantage of flags and downvotes to intentionally make others' (original/quality) content less visible just so that their spams can be broadcasted to even more people.

The worst part? Minnows can't do anything about it personally. Their only option is to complain to whales or steemcleaners, because if they start flagging spams, they risk getting their own content flagged by the whole group of spammers which they worked really hard for.

Thanks for the contest, @bit.curious!

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     6 years ago 

    You make a valid point. A system to filter content other than just selecting a tag would be helpful. I'm just curious though, and I'm not sure if you'd know the answer to this, but do most minnows reinvest into growing their account?

    If they go through the means of using dirty tricks or support groups as you say, do a majority of them take out every cent they make, or do they reinvest it into gaining more visibility, etc?

    As from a personal experience standpoint, anyone who struggles to earn any form of money, tend to always take what they earn and not put any back in. For the most part they do not have an investors mentality, but a survivalist mentality as they have to struggle to make ends meet.

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     6 years ago (edited)

    @bit.curious

    At this point, it's a little tricky to answer because there are two different types of minnows:

    • The first type are the ones who are just in it for making some quick cash (if they can) or just to simply check out a rather new website and play around with it.
    • The second type are the ones who are in it for the long run who reinvest back into themselves, and are looking forward to make things better for themselves and for others, by constant efforts and dedication.

    But then again, you can't help others if you can't even help yourself.

    You first have to learn how to stand on your own feet, only then will you be able to help others walk.

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     6 years ago 

    Can't speak for others, but im pretty new and plan to keep reinvesting until I start making enough to impact my lifestyle.

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