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RE: Why Steem isn't Going Mainstream
@jackchalat, you put my feelings into words! My daughter won't go near Steemit. Her eyes glaze over when I try to explain cashing in some of my sbd ....but she has seen my wallet and trades, the "real" money I've traded for and deposited into a debit card. But she doesn't want to make the effort.
I love learning new things, most people don't. They want a one click deal like on Amazon.
Hi @reddust, my son finally start posting....after 5 months... , he finally agreed that learning to use a new blockchain social media platform could be a good investment for his future. He doesn't find the UI attractive but he is happy to post here with potential rewards even small, ""better than losing time on facebook"" . He mention as well that comments on Steemit were friendly with supportive community . When the possibility to upload video directly on Steemit will be ready, the youth group might be a LOT more attracted by Steemit....
I think it also depends on who is on SteemIt. If someone popstar your daughter likes get on SteemIt, I'm sure she will quickly join. Earning money is good incentive but the content must also provide other value and entertainment to the new audience Steem is looking to entice.
I think the promise of fame and fortune will be a big draw, however only a few have the talent and the determination to make it big on Steemit, that is if they don't have connections... being Steemit is just like the 3D world....entertainment will be a nice distraction from the disappointment of not making the trending page a month after one signs up and help retain new steemians.