RE: How to catch a monkey…. let’s not be monkeys on Steemit
Hi, I don't think this will have the effect you intend.
As you showed, there aren't a lot of users from Africa and Asia.
By promoting the few from Africa and Asia you're simply distributing wealth, which is great in my opinion!
But I doubt this will increase following whatsoever. Why would a sub-Saharan African who now earns more than the local doctors and lawyers, want his earnings to be debased by a flurry of other Africans who will attract the same sympathy/attention?
It would go against his rational self interest. And my experience in sub-Saharan Africa shows that Africans are pretty shrewd when it comes to self interest. I would think principally because there are so many scams (due to low opportunities, largely a result of poor government policy).
You'll just be creating the nouveau riche. Like the early youtubers.
Except that purchasing power is
I have a bit more faith in my fellow continent members... time will tell.