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RE: Diversifying the Steemit User Base with New Featured Author Post - What do you think?
I think this is a great idea. One question though, do featured authors actually see an uptick in their own upvotes and rep score? Or does life go back to normal after the payout?
Hello @geke Think of it like a helping hand for the first post to get noticed, then support with posting content in their own right, from then on... So the answer is no...
Suppose what I could do, is a 'Hidden Gem' kind of set up, with the link to there first post...? That way they could benefit from the reputation-upvotes...
The problem I see with that is when a whale posts featured content, other whales and bots will automatically upvote as a bet that the post will do well. Those whales and bots won't necessarily click through to the minnow's post because it's a much riskier bet. I suppose that's a jaded view on my part, but I do think the majority of upvotes are cast for that reason. Many of my upvotes are cast for that reason, though I do read the posts and try and give a relevant response. I do upvote minnows from time to time, but it seems I have an incentive not to do so most of the time. Am I wrong to believe that? I really hope I am.
Well said @geke now I understand whale psychology a little better, thank you.