RE: Steemit Things I've Learned In My First 11 Days - #4
Good morning to one of my favorite new friends !!! I was hoping you found your way to let me know your thoughts. Its good to see you finally got some sleep :0 ...
Yes everyone can decide what works best for them and what methods of engagement they think appropriate. The idea of the article was to give a range of ways to do something based on who you think you are. Some people have unrealistic expectations that they just show up and it works, and I wanted to let them know how if they were sincere it "could" work if they send their energies in the right place.
I also wanted to let the artists (like you) know that you can grow your base by getting into the other ares (if they so chose). I have seen many artists here that I can help too, they have awesome art, but no idea how to become more effective in marketing themselves (ie using the system to its maximum). While I didn't specifically target artists in this post, I know enough of the newbies (like you) would read it and pick it up very fast. Its funny, but true about the old dog and new tricks saying. Its easier to teach people that are eager to learn than people that think they have it figure out. And that's why I'm so excited with my new friends. You all are going to do really really well (you all know who you are)... I only wish I had the talent you did, I'd be quadrillionaire and help out the people of whole countries from this site :( ... jk ;)
And yes I try to give everyone the benefit of the doubt. I think many people have no rulebook, so they just do what they see others do and think that is right. So I try to help them to understand and I'm sure others will do that too and it could make it a more pleasant experience for all.
And yes, I agree with you the real replies are everything. In fact, its the only way to get to know each other. And that leads to an enjoyable atmosphere!!!
Thanks again for the feedback, I was hoping you showed up on this to let me know your thoughts.. Now I can quit checking it every 30 mins because you are AWAKE and already steeming!
Haha I have to slowly transition to normal sleep but I still slept a bit late last night and woke up late today. And thanks favorite Steemit mentor! :)
I'm not an artist at all but thanks for calling me one :D You're good at connecting and networking which is a really good marketing strategy here in Steemit.
I actually see other more experienced people here who comment on those spammers. Some are really direct to the point and tell them that what they're doin is not good and could get them flagged. I was just at Steemitchat and one persons says he flags those spammy comments. Flagging is basically an downvote so that will really hurt their rep score. I hope they realize that.
Yes I know, its a tough situation. On one hand the older steemers want to keep the place relatively free from that spam, but on the other hand they don't have the patience (or time) to realize some of them are just copying an activity that they saw somewhere else. With no "instruction manual" some just interpret what they see, while others assume it is just being an A...hole... That's why I think it is important to do our part in explaining it to the newbies as soon as possible. Just like this site is viral for joining and earning money, it can also be viral in sending a message.
And I don't know much about flagging yet, except to know that I don't want it to happen to me. ;)
Well I know you are on your last few days of steemit fun before your vacation is over, so get out there and enjoy it (because you're gonna miss it a lot when you're gone) ;)
I'm going to sleep now (its my turn) :)
Good night! Yeah going out now to hunt for food :D