Measure Twice but Cut only Once (Some Navigation Techniques for Steemians)
I hope this post helps some people out who are trying to figure out how all of this works. (hint, it is constantly evolving so nobody really can honestly say they know the ins and outs ;))
Gonna Keep This Very To the Point and Short and Sweet
-Ways to Piss off People (maybe don't do these things)
-Not keeping your word
-Climbing that ladder to fame and fortune so fast you forget that people helped you up that ladder in the first place, and what goes up, can also easily come down
-Being so full of ego that the thought of Rep and "fame" comes before ethics and you don't hold yourself or others that you deal with ACCOUNTABLE! This is crucial, I have seen dozens hit high 60's then their ethics get flushed or they are pulling manipulative games on people........not cool
-Pretending everyone is your friend so you just blow in whatever direction the wind takes you for popularity
Fence-Sitting and Ass-Kissing can get you far but be careful that you don't hitch your wagon to the wrong horses...
-Thinking you are smarter than everyone else and bullying others or gaslighting..Here is my response to that
Not everyone has to love each other and in fact those who say things along those lines raise red flags.
We also don't have to be playing Chess at all times or trying to bite the hands that fed us in the first place.
Remember those who helped you "play" in the beginning and if you play them then don't be surprised that you lose support of the Good Guys and Gals, and find yourself swimming with other sharks.
Keeping it Real and being a Woman who Runs with the Wolves
It is easier to try to make ammends then to ignore, detract or be combative towards someone who has been around long enough to have earned their stripes. Just a thought :)
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But what if I am legitimately smarter than everyone else?
This provides a certain conundrum.
I mean, karmically what I should see is other extremely interesting and intelligent people moving toward me through the population tropicly. Which would tend to suggest that anyone that finds me interesting and worthwhile is clearly a superior member of the community.
I like the way you think.
WELL SAID. I agree I've seen some people hitting high rep numbers who seemed to forget all about the "minnows" who helped them before. Price comes before a fall is all I can say. Anther thing I say is appreciate ALL votes & support. If a dozen low sp upvote my post I still appreciate it, whether their vote is a fraction of a cent or what
AMEN to that, I encounter all too frequently people acting like they didn't see how the game was being played and such,
goooood luck with that. I have gone out of my way too many times to help people and allow things in my comments sections for self promotions on projects and being told or if you see that everyone else does NOT do this thing ....just shaking my head
YES, it is about ethics and even if your VOTE is nothing you effing do it instead of blowing smoke up peoples asses. Blockchain Baby!
I honestly think some people just aren't that bright. Common sense isn't so common you know? Then there's the ones that Just don't gaf.
Excellent advice! Many kudos!
Yup, I can agree to all of it. I feel like true colors come out eventually with people and more often than not greed comes out along with it. All the above is honestly applicable to how to be in life as well. I can safely say I follow the above, even though the more I do the more busy I get I don't want to forget anyone who helped me up. It is unfortunate that things like that happen and that people see nothing wrong with it. I tend to be a fairly cautious person due to getting burned in real life. I am a nice person, cause that is just who I am but yes online and in life we all have to be cautious. It sucks that we have to even feel this way to be honest but people seem to navigate the waters very weirdly and I don't get it. I do hope you haven't been burned by too many. I can say I have been burned maybe once or twice so far, so again cautious..but I do believe the people who burn get paid a visit by karma. Great post though.
thank you, best we can do IS our best, it's on other people how they respond or don't
very valuable lesson to learn
Absolutely! Couldn't agree more.
Good rules! Not only towards steemit but for life in general
Hey James!!!! long time no see, you know life happens...ha ha
thanks for dropping by, keep in touch, hope all is well with you
b.a.
you don't seem to be what I would call a subtle person ;-)
;) I can at least try to be but it would be a waste of time,
Truly said @battleaxe you nail at the correct spots...love this post.resteeming
I appreciate it , glad you liked it
Very nicely written, will keep all of this in mind even though I'm a somewhat nice person and hopeully won't manage to piss people off or forget all about my friends who helped me doing better here than before :)
Basically, success in Steemit, like success in "the real world," is a matter of minding your manners and acting like a decent human being. (The Golden Rule applies here, too!!)
You can't just check your common sense and courtesy at the door because the place is "decentralized." That's no way to win ... anywhere. Nice to have it all spelled out. Clearly, "some people" need that.
thank you , very true
I think I agree with you