Are we having fun yet?
To start with, I was inspired by @whatsup for this post, via her latest publication. This ain't gonna be a long, detailed, probably boring post too...I'll keep it simple and to the point. Oh...and short.
Lately I like to spend some time in discord channels, where I can have a talk but mainly fun with people I like, in real time. I urge you to visit some of the famous channels and see for yourself...I promise you, you'll feel brand new after a while...
So, after a while, I often get the very same question...
"I am trying to think of something interesting to write about tonight, but I can't come up with anything at all...any suggestions?"
My response is always the same...like always : "Why don't you publish something funny?"
Now you obviously think that it's the easiest of all solutions, right? WRONG. Let's be honest for a moment shall we? We blog / vlog, in a social media platform aren't we? And what attracts people in the top notch apps like FB Twitter and Instagram just to name a few, is the "freedom" to express themselves in a few lines but most importantly , to have fun.
Are we having fun yet?
What I love most in Steem is the comment section of each post. And that's because people also feel free to express themselves just in a few lines, and most of the times they drop some hilarious comments, that may spark a domino of great lines...one after another.
Do you really think that we will onboard the masses if we don't add "fun" posts in our daily schedule? We won't...
You know the drill...more user --> higher daily activity -->increased demand for steem for higher influence on the platform --> higher steem price.
People in real world have way too many things to worry about. Therefor I think that we should loosen the strings a little and enjoy our time here.
I ain't suggestion that the platform should turn into a circus...
I have a vision that Steem could turn into the World's biggest library, where everyone will be a click away form scientific articles, to porn, to funny stuff, to philosophy...you name it.
Or maybe you think that it's an easy process to write a funny post. The last great funny posts I remember were published under the @comedyopenmic tag...and I have to tell you I miss those days...Maybe you should also check @smasssh's blog if you are looking for some fun and learn a thing or two regarding how a proper funny post should look like.
What I am trying to say is: Be careful to not get lost while searching for quality...only.
Have a great one!
Cheers.
Hello dear @mindtrap
If something characterizes us Venezuelans is our good mood. Despite this economic and social chaos that we are experiencing the Venezuelan "spark" allows us to create a joke from any situation, however depressing it may be.
I remember @comedyopenmic and @comedyopenmicespanol, I used to participate.
Thank you for sharing this refreshing post.
pd: I will review @smasssh's blog
Your Friend, Juan.
Thank you for stopping by my friend!
Thanks for mentioning mate. Appreciate it.
Besides that, I totally agree with having/making fun can make a difference for a lot of people. Personally, if I have the choice between getting funny comments OR big upvotes, I'd rather have a lot of fun. Because that makes me more motivated to do my best to write another one.
It's a bit of a shame actually to see other posts with (mostly) automated and high upvotes but hardly any comments/engagement. This will surely will not bring in the so-called masses, standing on their chairs and doing the Wave.
And what's even more disappointing are those who HAVE (some) comments on their posts, but hardly or don't reply at all.
I wish I knew why...I love engagement more than anything.
Man, I am telling you...you are holding the banner. I am sure that as the time goes by and price goes up more and more people will feel more relaxed and start posting funny stuff. Apparently, everyone is doing their best to be noticed at the time, hence the overall seriousness.
The is a different between a quality/humorous post and a trashy one. And you definitely fall in the the first group
I really appreciate what you are doing. Real talk.
What tag does one use for funny these days?
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The real question is : who is posting funny stuff these days?
I would say they fit under the palnet/neoxian/lifestyle tags...maybe a few others as well. Even CCC if it's creative and original content
Right... gonna get my funny on. I am not great at it, but do laugh at my own jokes, if that counts. You must have missed my post when I took on voice persona of one of my chickens hahahaa...
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When is boring no one will be here...
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It ain’t exactly boring, but it ain’t fun too. A combination is what we need
I do not hang out in discord much, but could you name the famous channels in case I find the time? My name has been fitinfun for 36 years if that helps. When I was 26 and doctors told me I would soon be dead for at least the 10th time, I decided to fit-in-fun no matter what. Now at 60, I still live by this creed.
The essence of life my dear. FUN
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