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RE: Week 58 - Pay It Forward Curation Contest
Here is my entry: https://steemit.com/payitforward/@deeanndmathews/my-entry-for-week-58-pay-it-forward-curation-contest
As for the change: I am glad to see a lift to reputation of 65 because it is easier to find higher quality posts to curate -- it gives a larger pool to look at. I also think that a post threshold below $1.00 is good, and commenting makes sense. HOWEVER, the upvote requirement is a little questionable... remember how many of us are dust voters? Unlike Facebook, social proof is not the business on Steemit (although there is the "trending" element)!
All those dust votes add up and they count as long as the total vote breaks the dust threshold.
The way I see it (and I'm open to hearing all opinions on this) is that no matter how large or small your vote is when you see good content it's when you should cast a vote. If the content is good enough that someone feels it's "undervalued" and deserves more rewards (the point of the contest) why wouldn't you want to help give those rewards? It's 2 votes out of at least 70 you get in a week. Will see if other have an issue with the upvote, but do know the judges have questioned why people don't vote many times.
Yes @deeanndmathews ...
... understood, but I would put this in "the thought that counts." As a longer term Steemian, I do take note of those who actually vote (arguably the primary purpose of the Steem blockchain!) vs. those who don't bother.
My $0.02 ... 😉
P.S. For those who may not be familiar with it, the "dust vote" service provided by @dustsweeper [the great work of one of our all-important Steem Witnesses - @danielisaori] an indispensible "tool" to have in your "toolbox" on the Steem blockchain. It ensures even "dust votes" matter ...
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