Lesson of the Steemit History Eraser Button
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OK, let's try this again.
Yes, I actually did it. I can't believe it either.
Even after all of the warnings on Steemit about saving your password because it cannot be recovered, I did it. I lost my password!
At the time I was cautious about recording passwords anywhere other than in my password manager (KeePass is great!) I have a few different accounts with various cloud storage services for different purposes, and I consider that to be an effective data security strategy. If one gets hacked, I don't lose everything, and can still take measures to secure the rest of my data.
But if I keep multiple complete copies of all my passwords in different places in the cloud, then this starts to fall apart. So one password list to rule them all - sounds great in theory. Until that file gets corrupted. (This happened when I tried to save it with an overloaded hard drive - was not an issue with the quality of the application itself.) Posting this on Steemit, I am no doubt preaching to the choir, that centralized data is inherently insecure. Lesson learned.
Since almost every account has a password recovery option, I rebuilt my database within a week or so of clicking "Forgot Password" links. And most of it was in need of updates anyway. But not so with Steemit - gone forever! Entirely my fault; I totally get it, why this platform does things this way. And they certainly give ample warning.
Fortunately I was (and still am) really new to this, so I only had two blog posts on my old Steemit account, keving34, which is now frozen in time. But here are links in case you want to check them out:
Give Your Ten-Year-Old a Ferrari
Jobs for the Robots and Money for Everybody
(I will only do this for the purpose of directing readers to my previous work; I recognize that it is distasteful to promote posts using multiple accounts.)
And I have since started using a KeePass plugin to back up my database locally, and keep another copy on an offline hard drive. And yes, I have even resorted to WRITING ON A PIECE OF PAPER, that I can just keep in a desk drawer, something I avoid like the plague. So I think I'm here to stay this time.
More blog posts to come in the future, for that is where you and I are going to spend the rest of our lives!
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Hello and welcome back to Steemit Kevin
You are a Steemian now! And your first blog is online. Better late than never, and I'm sure one day we will say those were the very early days of Steemit, so congrats! Whats essential here is regular posting off good quality blogs.
So start writing ! Tell us about your life, passion, animals or your work.
That Will attract possible followers.
Do be carefull with your passwords, they are yours and yours only.
Look up the free Steemify app in the Appstore or read this blog https://steemit.com/busy/@exyle/using-steemify-to-stay-up-to-date-about-the-blockchain-like-project-destiny-please-consider-blockbrothers-for-your-witness-vote Thats helpfull too.
Next to Steemify I use Appics to post.
You can also visit our discord server The Steem Terminal is your one-stop location for learning about destinations on the Steem Blockchain & Discord. Here you will find people who are willing to answer the questions you may have as a new Steemian, documents to assist you, a place to learn and practice, and find out about the many opportunities to connect with other Steemians!
Or visit the @heyhaveyamet account( a coop with @xcountytravelers ) where we highlight newcomers.
Another tip: @thedarkhorse is currently running a contest in which he delegates some of his Steen Power to new users. By entering, you can get your Steem Power up to 85SP, which will give you even more freedom to explore the platform. You can find the blog on his account. Also my friend @simplymike helps out alot to, so go see her account and info blogs that are there.
Hope this helps for now. Good luck, and Full Steem Ahead! Let me know if you have questions,
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Welcome to the steemit community @kevingblogger!
We sincerely hope you find all that you are looking for here, and have found a new home.
Seven suggestions:
1. guard your passwords carefully, and only post with the posting key,
2. only use your active key for wallet transactions,
3. Master password is only for resetting new passwords,
4. do NOT lose your passwords; copy and store off line,
5. Don't post other people's work, whether photos or written without credit,
6. An introduceyourself post is one time only, and
7. when you open up your steemit.com, up in the upper right corner of the page is 3 bars. Click on those, and then on the "welcome", and you will get a whole lot of reading material that will help you.
I found you because @xcountytravelers and @brittandjosie of @heyhaveyamet featured and promoted your post to get more exposure and help you grow quicker.
If you find yourself overwhelmed and need some guidance, or you have any questions there are knowledgeable Steemians available that can assist you; you can click to go to the Steem Terminal in Discord here:
Have fun and happy steeming
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Sorry that you had to create a new account, Kevin. Wishing you success this time around and please feel free to ask any questions that you may have.
We encourage everyone to explore the various posts and to leave personal comments on those that you wish (for example - thoughts regarding the content or a sharing of a similar experience you've had). This platform thrives through interaction as it's the best way to build relationships with other Steemians while finding communities and initiatives that peak your interests.
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