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RE: How to Save Steemit - My Uninvited Opinion
I would be fine with ads, but I'd rather have the option todo a paid membership. For example, if you use Steemit for free, you'll see ads. But if you're on the subscription plan you can have three choices:
Monthly subscription for $10 a month
Yearly subscription for $60 a year
Lifetime subscription, a one-time payment of $150
Paid subscribers will be able to use Steemit ad-free and become a verified user (like a golden star next to their name or something) since they're contributing monetarily. I would buy the lifetime subscription in a heartbeat.
Steemit already offers paid memberships, though. I paid slightly over 2 mBTC for this profile and 4.5 mBTC for a secondary one. (The system failed to create the secondary profile, though).
You say:
The advantage of having a paid account is that one doesn't have to be verified, and have their account created automatically (unless the system fails, and doesnt't create it despite receiving a payment). What's the point in introducing verification to paid accounts as well?
Hi @yogidarshan thanks for the reply. The verification mark (check or star) shows others you're a trusted user. To me, it would add more value to the account than just a high reputation number, especially for those who are running a non-dApp business like I am. And I'm talking about paying with a credit card, not cryptocurrency.
A company like Couchsurfing, for example, has a multiple-level verification system. You can submit your passport pic, add your address, etc.
Ok, I am aware of CouchSurfing. I think they send you two stickers and a code you need to type to verify your address. I don't remember.
Reputation numbers suck.
I like this, maybe you could earn access to steemit by contributing content, likes earn you access?