I'd Jerry-rig this post with bidbots, but I can't be asked.

in #steemit7 years ago

I'd like to propose a new Steem spefic definition for a compound word, jerry-rig.

If you aren't familiar with the term "jerry-rig", I refer you to the following definition from Urban Dictionary.

jerry-rig
To fix an object (usually mechanical) to a working condition in a haphazard way. Also known as doing a MacGyver on it. This can apply to any non working thing, to fix it in a nonconventional way. This term was created during WW2, in reference to the Germans who were referred to as "Jerries" as slang. Allies often came across hastily repaired objects left by the Germans hence the term Jerry-Rig came to be.
Tom Jerry-Rigged that engine so that it burns more fuel than it was designed to.
by Benjamin P Hutchins September 11, 2005
from Urban Dictionary (source)

I know I myself have MacGyvered a few things or jerry-rigged them. Fixing things the correct way is often expensive, and difficult because of the way our system is set up. You don't wanna try to find that one screw or bolt or random part for that thing when it breaks, so you rig it up to work for a while longer. Or maybe you actually do look for the part to fix it properly, but it's some insane price because of the bureaucracy of asshole corporations.

Well, here on the Steem blockchain we have a whole different kinda Jerry-rigging going on.

Jerry-rig
To set up a scheme on Steem for your own personal profit, but do so in a way that is poorly executed that it is obvious to almost everyone that you are only motivated by greed.

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@geekpowered You have received a random upvote from @transparencybot for not using bidbots on this post and using the #nobidbot tag!

Oh! Cool! Thanks. Awesome that you've started doing this with your bot. Keep up the good work!

We are trying! As the SP grows, it might be a better incentive.

Keep it up ..

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