RE: Dummies Guide to Basic Steemit Account Security + Account Recovery Guide! Must Read For Steemit Users!
Thank you for all of this information. I am new here and looking for all the help I can get. I am not a gamer and have no knowledge of or experience with crypto. You might just want to call me a tech-idiot. My 25 year old son used to help me with various tech issues but he is not here with me now, so I have to count on you :)
I had heard of this private key thing before and was going to look into it. It's on my long list for this place. The problem I find is that when I look things up I still don't understand! I did not know what the"private key" meant at all. I really appreciate this detailed and helpful post and I will definitely go through it step by step.
I looked at the "Stupid Mistakes" section above and I am guilty of some (most?) of it. This place has a big learning curve and I am very grateful for the help. I've been ReSteeming the posts the are helping me figure this place out, so I ReSteemed you today. Thank you so much!
Many people have written articles that attempt to help new users to navigate this platform, including myself. Not sure if you already know this, but you can look at someone's blog /wall by clicking their name, and when a little box opens up, click their username again and it takes you to their page. You can then scroll through their posts in their blog.
Yes, I did know that, but maybe someone else does not. So nice of you to offer tips :)
Thank-you. I have no idea why, but I really enjoy helping others. Perhaps something from a past life???
@happyme continue helping others! good job! :)
Thanks! I most certainly will. I'm chomping at the bit to hurry and build my SP so that my votes will actually mean something and I'm able to add some real value to people's posts. In the meantime, I can still try and clarify things and offer any information I have. I plan to continue my games and contests for user engagement as long as people are receptive to them.
You're not alone.
lol - we unite in our ignorance! One day soon we can help others :)
Nice one.
Yeah! Lol!
I'm so happy to see all these replies!
@fitinfun thank you for the excellent comment! Well I'm glad that your son helped you in many aspects and I'm happy that this post was of some use to you and that you stopped by to leave a comment! :) Very kind!
I hope you will follow the steps outlined to secure your accounts. With newer technologies, there are greater risks of theft as many bad elements will try to steal what is yours. Good luck with Steemit and welcome aboard :)
Thank you! I do not want to be a victim needing help later :) This was a wonderful post to help me not feel alone. It's so amazing to get all this interaction. I try hard on fb and twitter and pinterest and linkedin but I scream into dead worlds over there. What a breath of fresh air with Steemit entering my life.
You are welcome! Glad you found it useful! :)