RE: To The Talented New Writers - Don't Write for The Money! - 'The Game' and my Final Advice
I'm not going to leave the platform because I figured them out. I think of steemit like it's a reality TV program like Survivor or Big Brother, only more real. Many people release way more personal info on this site than I've ever seen before on the internet. I've done it myself. It must be the money that draws out people's deepest emotions.
I thought 1,000 followers and I would be bathed in riches. I'll likely pass 1k followers tomorrow, but I won't celebrate as long as an unassisted post of mine makes 50 cents. I don't care, I'm staying for the community of 50 followers that do their best to engage my content when they see it.
I also realized that I need to be a better follower. Those 50-100 accounts that make an effort to support me, I'm going to actively engage their content a few times a week, I'm making a list.
https://steemit.com/blog/@wakeupsheeps/you-can-t-have-friends-if-you-never-talk-to-them-initiative
Thanks for writing that. It gave me confirmation of what I have been experiencing.
I confirmed 'it' recently, nevertheless, I continued writing. Because I value those people with low sp and are writing comments and engaging. It's not obvious that they want to boost my post so they can silently count more money. You think it is all about getting the new authors out there? Can be, but it is not all about that. Yeah, it's not about the # of followers, not about the 'quality content'. I was under the illusion. I wish I could erase some things I wrote about in the past, those tips. But hey, the platform is designed to keep our content. It's not perfect, but let's see.
Yes, I only have a few people here who support me and really like my content. For me that matters. I will check your posts.
It is just sad that the new writers are under the illusion huh? They think it's the time they posted, they think it's the quality of their content. But it's not...We can't judge them for coming here for the rewards. Just as we can't judge those people who made a lot of money off us.
I found it cathartic to dive into steemit once unemployed. I don't have any hard feelings. My writing has gotten so much better, I didn't even realize how many words I tend to misspell.
We may not even resonate with each other's content, who knows, but I'm glad I found you. Smile Face Emoji Goes Here.
If you're on steemit chat, I sent you a message. I'm glad that someone can relate, I'm sure there are many out there. Some had already probably left...
Believe me, I don't have a job, it's because I came back from a long-term travel. I wrote those experiences, and wow. Big rewards. I thought this was it.
I continued writing for the love of it. Like you, I have also improved. I earned some money to keep me going, so I'm happy enough. But a part of me feel used and hurt lol, because I was a big believer lol.
I'm pretty sure this post will not go out there again. Let people live the illusion.
Anyway, I'm happy with my new friends here. :)
Yeah, I put myself way out there. Thinking that's what it takes to succeed on here, stupid me. My new attitude is inline with both of yours. But I'll let my travel photos do the work for me. If I can get a few bucks a post, I'll offer up a few minutes of my time throwing up some photos and a paragraph. That's more of a balance trade of time for money that I can accept. Especially wen lunch is a dollar fifty in Thailand. I was just going to do something similar on facebook for free anyway so I'm trying to figure out what's worth 2 dollars of my time. On a further note it has been interesting meeting people on here and transferring that into real life as I travel the world. Keep up the good work.....or not lol! ;)
Haha yeah, keep up the good work or not. It's pretty hard because people put their emotion and all that, maybe because of the money. But those who remained supporting and reading your content, are the only ones who really care.
Good thing there's $3 Pad Thai there haha. And yes, a lot of interesting people here. No more 100% power up for me I guess lol.
Ha ha. Right. So I couldn't get it out of my head my third world steemit analogy. So I did a post on it, just to see if I get a reaction from anyone. It's probably way down on the list already and not many will see it. But here's the link, you may get a kick out of it. On that note. I'm going for a walk :) and maybe some Padthai and for the record it's generally under two dollars! lol
https://steemit.com/steemit/@world-travel-pro/is-steemit-run-like-a-third-world-country