RE: Is Steemit Red, Amber, Orange, Green or Teal?
This is an interesting analogy, but I disagree with it just slightly.
I would't look at Steemit as an entity as described above, because I don't think it quite fits. But to carry your analogy on a bit into something that seems more accurate (to me at least), I would characterize Steemit as the landscape that is inhabited by wolves and armies and families etc.
The landscape itself doesn't really care about its inhabitants, it just is. The inhabitants form groups based around what works for them...
So we have whale packs (wolves in whale clothing) and their hangers-on - the dolphins and minnows that want to one day dominate their pack, or start their own pack and be the alpha male (or female).
You have armies of curators that band together and get organised to vote on posts.
I'm not too sure how many machines we have, but their are bound to be one or two in the mix.
We see a lot of family type groups on Steemit, and that's nice. These are the people who not only vote for each other, but support each other both online and in the real world.
As for the living organism, I don't think we will see a true version of that while their is money on the table.
And so, that is the Steemit landscape. It's an interesting place to roam.
Of course none of this describes Steemit.com as a business. I'm sure they are all just lovely and are possibly more of a family than a company (at least I hope so).
What do you think? Have I got it completely wrong?
What group would you identify as being a part of?
That is indeed far more accurate and I totally agree with this analogy. It's just that, in the beginning, a wolf pack mentality tends to be dominant. Like I said, I have nothing against it or for it, it's just the way it is. But in some corners of Steemit it's true that some machines and families are forming and, probably, some living organisms as well.
Very well put :)
I would not say all of it. It is social, so families and other social bonds form naturally. Considering money involvement, well... i can't blame them. Most of these guys have been here ages before me, so they have to take their premium. But i see a lot of effort from their side to curate and support new members. The way curation works now is not at it's best but hey look left top corner. It says beta. And some whales work pretty hard to compensate it with their time, which they are not forced to do at all. It is just hard to find that good content right now as it is a bit messy. And having in mind other alternatives.... facebook? Google? Insta... well facebook again. There is one whale in total there. And i love the community here. Would i do what i am doing here anyway if i am not paid? Absolutely. And of course it is incentive when you get even paid for that. Amazing. I could earn so much more doing other things, time wise, hence i am really sorry for these people who are doing posting just for the money. They must feel miserable.