Finding Gems Hidden In Steemit – June 13, 2018

Hello Steemians!

As @clevercreator -- one of my favorite things is browsing around Steemit to either offer some assistance or send some voting love. Sometimes both.

That being said, I truly read about 40 articles or more a day. Not all of them are going to get my vote, but I do promise, if I see something that could help make your post better, I will drop you a polite and caring comment.

Please do not send me links. You are welcome to join chat to talk, but please be mindful of the rules in each room. Some rooms clearly state that links are not allowed. However, begging for votes or friends is not the best way to start a conversation.

Just come say HI and see what current conversation is -- it changes often.

a few gripes

I spent a lot of time looking at articles on Friday and Saturday (last week). And I actually cried because OMG what on KEK, YHWH, and any others you want to throw in on green earth are you folks posting. No, it is not everyone, but it was enough to be painfully obvious that you have no respect for your audience.

• Don't just take a picture from the interwebs and say "I like this" and expect to get votes

• Don't steal other people's work or fake an identity (we have smart folks and a cheetah -- not. even. once.)

• Stop begging for votes and follows in the comments of other folks posts -- engage them, ask questions, truly care about their post (if it is of interest to you or a good post)

• Learn to be a better citizen

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My four favorite articles that I found today (yes, I actually did it on the same day!) are:

Run At Your Own Speed
@teamhumble

He has a great lesson to offer to all willing to listen. You have more control over your day than you realize!

Elon Musk Biography Review
@engineer304

He did a great review of one of my favorite entrepreneurs. Just remember folks, formatting is your friend. @sykochica has a guide for that.

Hello Steemit First Post From Artist In Belgium
@marty-art

This is one of the best #introduceyourself (as an artist) that I have seen. Not only does he show himself, with his work, but he has other images of his work. And it is some really neat art!

Baking Powder Wars The Book Cover Design
@jenerallee78

I am in love with all those that describe the process that produces the work that they create. Most of us come here to be inspired or learn new things. I love seeing how others do their work because we all have different ways of getting our work done.

I am off to read more and learn more about you amazing folks. Remember, Steem Work Makes The Dreem Work!

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My Current Give Back Programs

10% of the earnings from this post are set aside to fund domestic abuse projects that are designed and maintained by @clevercreator – I am currently working towards building a long-term assistance program.

10% of this post will be given back to the SteemIt Community through the amazing folks I find while doing my curation rounds.

As my earnings grow, these percentages will go up as well.

Every post that exceeds $100, and then multiples of 100 ($200, $300, $400, etc.), I will send out a book (used books that need good homes), WITH a handwritten note signed by yours truly, @clevercreator – But wait there are rules…

• Your comment must be the most voted

• Include in your comment what you would like to focus on in the letter (maybe something to encourage you or an idea that you need help with)

• For every multiple of $100 this post earns, that many folks can will be able to win…so if the post earns $311.13, then there will be 3 wonderful folks that will see this book and letter come to them

• You address must be deliverable by standard mail – I am sorry, at this time, I cannot afford a courier

• Yes, you can live outside the United States and win

• You must have an active SteemIt account at the time the post pays out

• Of course, the most important rule – have fun and get the discussion going

• If you will pay too much in taxes, outside the US, tell me, and I will send you a small e-gift card from Amazon ( @renzoarg thank you)