RE: Expectations Drive Your Experience - Real Talk
I've only been active here in the last few months, and this post was a real eye opener. Bidbot usage is frowned upon, and so it self upvoting, but not seeing zero upvotes and zero SBD attached to something that could be the best blog / photo ever can be somewhat deflating.
It's also why people leave platforms. We all seek validation, and if we feel we aren't being listened to then then we seek somewhere else where we can be acknowledged.
I am smart enough to know that I still have to build my audience, and no one owes me anything, it just stings a bit to see those zeros. :D
What I did was cull the number of people I was following and decided to focus on elevating the people I wanted to hear more from. While my upvote isn't worth much in SBD at this point, I will acknowledge and comment on people producing content locally an hopefully they will return the favour.
But in reality, it's about improving what I am doing on the platform, giving back to the community, and working harder.
Excellent post.
@shaidon, yes I agree! thanks for sharing this. I'm ranting to myself now, as you somehow triggered many insights :) Compared to the "mainstream social media channels" I can not only build my audience and have it easier to make my content accessible to people, there is also the potential to earn something... (but this whole point of earning too little, is such a luxury-problem, as on other platforms it's solely a nasty "war for attention"...even worse: people mostly have to pay so that their content can be seen...
Yeah. So, isn't it better that the people who like your content can upvote and know that at least a little something is going back to the creators and encouraging them to not only produce more but produce better quality stuff?
exactly!
People engage on Reddit, Facebook, etc everyday with no monetary rewards. Social media is first about socializing. I view the value behind the up votes as a bonus.
The other platforms are also used as an advertising space to monetize other initiatives like sales channels and such.
With Steemit you have the potential to earn rewards for the content itself but also attract additional revenue by directing interested parties to your other business ideas/products. Seems like a win win to me.
Agreed and I want us to attract business people, developers and all sorts of different types of people.
I am excited for Steem Monsters and other potential DAPPs. :)
Well this is an issue that really bothers me. I think self-upvoting is fine. The bidbots are also okay within reason. There are constantly people telling everyone else what to do and they are teaching failure.
I upvote one post of mine a day with 100% and I support others doing the same.
Make your own judgment based on your audience, but I strongly dislike those who are encouraging others to not grow your own account. The entire idea of building your account so that you have a bigger vote is lost in that mentality and I don't have much patience for those who make up arbitrary rules and try to enforce them on others.
Personally, I want people here that take it seriously, are investing in their account and engaging with others.
Use your own judgment, but don't confuse the loud for the majority.
Well said. And I agree. I will do my own thing and hope that people come along for the journey.