RE: The high hidden cost of self upvotes
@Meno my friend!
This post has opened my eyes to what we all should be endeavouring to do on this amazing platform ... Socialise, Acclimatise, and maybe, just maybe, Defog our misted up money goggles! Sometimes we need a wise owl to guide us through (you have that wise head on those young shoulders of yours mate)
I've been shamelessly sucked in by the bid bots recently 😟.... basically, because I feared that, no one would click on my post, visit my blog and listen to my lovingly crafted music that I create.
Maybe I need to have more faith in what I'm doing, maybe we All need to have more faith and belief in ourselves, and not try to line the pockets of the bot makers, because, let's be brutally honest here, tapping a few codes into a laptop to create these things, doesn't really define talent, does it? Nor is it remotely comparable to writing a melody, intertwining chords and rhythms, writing lyrics from the depths of your soul, then capturing those beautiful moments to share with the world.
Phew.... That was deep man, but you get where I'm coming from?
Big love man!
@mrbloom aka Darren Claxton
Not only do I understand you @mrbloom I completely resonate with it.... the truth of the matter is that we should try to mine for currency, but that is only done in social valuation..
You are doing to do wonderfully mate... i have no doubt in only a few months you are going to look back at your first weeks on this platform and see all the miles you walked...
much love to you too...
We are mining right now! we are making friends, sharing experiences, music, thoughts and wisdom! I hope other Steemians are embracing this meeting of minds!
I must admit that I was getting rather deflated last week but, here's some advice for the new users here... keep pushing forward, believe in yourself and if you have a voice to share your passion and skills, that can be achieved by using, resilience, endeavour,ambition and the inspiration to succeed.
Have a great week mate.
I'll catch up with you soon.
Discord- @mrbloom
Spot on Darren!! I think we all fell into the trap of trying to get "a quick buck" or a lot of followers early on and Steemit really isn't any different than the real world; you know when someone is only dealing with you for their own gain. Insurance salesmen asking you how your family are is a prime example!!