Write Something Useful & Stop Trying To Kiss The Whales' Asses For Money
Hello everyone. Over the past week, I have seen so many posts and their various manifestations begging to be upvoted by the whales here on Steemit. Every which way I look, there are people complaining that they aren't making any money, while others are trying to make money by appealing to the whales.
I have one simple suggestion: Stop trying to kiss the whales' asses!
All it gets us is crap content that is reposted and rehashed and takes away from the aim of this site...a place for quality blogs that are rightfully rewarded.
Thank you.
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Thank you for this post! Whales can see right through phony people and nobody wants fake admiration or begging. Innovative engaging content is what is valued. If everyone can create the content you posted, it probably won't get noticed. Think of what makes you unique and start from their and build your reputation from the ground up as someone with integrity. I understand frustration when everyone else is succeeding, but at the same time as I've said before the only reason people get upset is that they are comparing themselves. Steemit could have provided no monetary rewards and been just a blockchain social media network or capped rewards at five dollars and still be successful. If Instagram or Facebook is paying you even one cent I'd be surprised unless you are a celebrity endorsing products and that is unlikely. And you don't need thousands of followers like YouTube. Be great fun please and enjoy the community. At the very least you must realize how much more engaging comments are and people helping each other out. It's not often you see that anywhere else.
It's hard work, yes, but making megabucks here is luck of the draw.
Yes and no. Sometimes you are right and a random comment or silly meme can generate more than your well thought out post that you spent a while creating to receive a few cents. But a lot of posts that are gaining attention and Trending are firsts or something people want to bring attention to. Is a picture of marijuana posted worth thousands of dollars? No, but it shows that maybe a controversial topic can be discussed on this platform and may be the reason it was rewarded so heavily. Instead of someone writing about their first experience smoking, or an article on how to grow it or even an article that has an opposing viewpoint, people instead think all pictures of marijuana will garner lots of money so they get frustrated when they post the same type of content and aren't rewarded. People rarely value copycat type content, which is why a well thought out #introduceyourself post often garners a lot of support, because nobody can copy your personal story and people that enjoy the content you have written are more likely to view subsequent posts of yours. And I know the follow button is being worked on so if people want they can see their favorite posters in one feed.
I agree with your comment and from myself can add, that I think it'll change in some time, when the "blast" will wear off, so I believe in time steemit'll become of more high quality content. But even now it's full of really engaging stories and interesting and really useful articles, that's why I really like it here and am looking forward to have loads of great time here!
Exactly! The change on Tuesday will hopefully increase the quality of posts.
Issue #176
Each root level comment has a reward weight which impacts the end payout of the post. We are targeting 4 posts in 24 hours. Your first 4 posts in 24 hours will not be penalized. After that, they weight is decreased from 100% based on your average posting frequency. Having a frequency just barely higher than 1 every 6 hours will have very little impact, while spamming will be penalized heavily. This change is aimed to increase the quality of content at the cost of quantity.
The developers realize if people can post as often as the like, then steemit will the filled with throwaway content. Yes there are some funny memes and interesting links to YouTube articles, but if you have four posts that earn 100 percent, most people should focus on creating the most engaging content that is unique to them and cannot easily be copied. If the value of the content isn't inspiring or entertaining, steemit would become a less interesting place. Comments are not limited so engaging there will be important too.
but as the stupid posts getting viral and lots of upvotes. I don't think someone follow your suggestions.
anyway thanks for your good post
Thanks. People won't stop...just more of the same. Just felt like I had to say it.
Agree 100%. Money is getting on the way to quality posts. This thing will eventually balance itself out or die.
Totally, half post are about how great steemit is, and the other 49% are people selling themselves
Thank you for this post. Finally someone with common sens. Unfortunately in this day and age, people like mediocrity, and it seems that quantity is more appreciated than quality.
No shit! Have an upvote!
Thanks!
Just write posts telling others how to write good posts and get upvoted.
That's one of the most common posts on here, I think.
I think the community in general has to do their part as well and work together in order to counteract those useless posts.
"Do the best you can." that's always my motto. Don't try to compete with anyone here and don't rush, just do your best in bringing valuable content. Sooner or later you'll end up picking up your good profits.
ok