Steemit operating advice for newcomers and the generally 'not quite sure' Part 3
Today’s Dos and Don’ts on Steemit.
Just like any other interaction on or off-line, be polite and respectful, especially on someone else’s post.
Don’t go ‘off on one’ at the author of the post, the post is their territory. You came to their ‘house’ and therefore, you should be polite, even about emotive subjects.
I keep saying this, but apparently, the message is not getting through.
STOP begging for follows, upvotes on your blog and resteems. That kind of thing is seen as disrespectful and ‘not the done thing’
DO read the post you intend to leave a comment on. You make yourself look foolish if you post “Yeah, great post bruh” when that comment is entirely inappropriate.
Read the post. Read ALL of it and only then are you allowed to comment. It’s true, it’s actually the law now…
If you disagree with a post strongly and you really REALLY want to go to town on that ignoramus’s ass! Don’t. Just… for your sake… don’t.
Walk away, and repeat after me…
Get your facts straight before wading into an argument (discussion).
That's 'STEAL' - Don't do it. Even if you think you'll get away with it. Don't.
Tag your posts correctly. @headsink mentioned it in my first post on this matter.
Do some research if necessary.
Join in on conversations, yes, please do. Don’t casually drop the link for your blog in there unless you’re asked for it.
You won’t be asked for it, just so you know. If anyone is interested enough to see your blog, all they have to do is click your name.
Do use links and DO put them into an easy ‘clickable’ word
here is my first post on advice for newbies
And here is my second post
Another piece of advice that bears repeating, 
You are not going to attain Whale Status in your first week. No, not in your first month, probably not in your first year.
Write often, write well, ask for help and guidance and LISTEN to that help and guidance.
There’s nothing worse than someone asking for advice and you taking time to give it – including gifs and pictures for their amusement too – and they just go and do what they want to do anyway.
Don’t search the whales, orcas and even dolphins out in chat just to ask them to help with your new post.
Yes, this is happening to me and yes, I’m being polite for the moment, but I also work and I do not have the time to help you personally and individually with your posts.
I can’t help you write a good post, I can’t help you edit your post and I cannot suggest posts for you to write. You have to make this part of your journey on your own.
If you're lucky, you'll just get one of these:
If not, you may find your account flagged to oblivion!
If someone comes to your post and gives advice freely and politely, be polite in return. BUT don’t take their advice as the absolute truth without checking it out first.
Don’t give away your passwords. Keep the passwords safe and written down (you remember how to use pen and paper?) – they are your only way of getting into your steemit account and if you lose them they are GONE and so is your account.
As with everything on the internet, check facts for yourself. Some people don’t tell the truth and SOME actually lie and intend to deceive you. Yep, it’s true!
Not me of course, I’d never do that…
And one last thing…
Images from Google and my iphone and gifs from giphy.com
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i think the "i totally didn't read your post that would normally take about 10 minutes to read, but here's my worthless comment a minute after you posted it" comments. those really are my favorites. they get instant mutes. no response, just...mute. done. gone. bye.
i can't even imagine the nonsense you must have to deal with on a daily basis as a whale.
LOL I'm nowhere near Whale status. I just achieved 'Dolphindom' I think.
BUT... thank you... I now have tomorrow's post lined up.
ahhhh...i guess i misread that part. i thought you were being inundated for help from others because you were a whale. i don't really pay attention to most people's stats/statuses.
I'm being inundated... and I can only imagine what it's like for the actual Whales.
I'll help anyone if I can - hence these posts :)
Thanks for these posts. They're really helpful for newbies like me
You're welcome.
Degree
i read your every post sir, everday you say new things about steemit,how the people do mistake in steemit ,how we can use steemit , thanks for your help man
You're welcome... but I'm a woman, not a man :D
I read your post brother.
And need long time to read your post
But its okay
No problem
Nice post brother.
Cant wait to read your nexts post😂
If you think it took a long time to read it, think how long it took to write it. :)
lol. yes mom. so long took to write it :)
This is a really great post. Thank you for sharing it.
I admit I was guilty at times asking for follows (didnt ask for the upvotes directly although did in some posts at the end). I since has stopped that.
Personally, I really do like these how to succeed/do better on Steemit posts. They are really helpful to someone like me.
Finally, I want to thank you for the reminder that I will not become a whale in a week, month, or perhaps even a year. It is a long term process. This point must be stressed. I find myself, at times, getting frustrated since I want it all today.
Thank you again for this post.
You're welcome and I'm happy it's helped you.
I've been on Steemit for a little more than a year. It's hard work, but enjoyable too.
Last year I went to Amsterdam to SteemFest and in a few weeks I'll be going to Lisbon for SteemFest2 - so I consider myself fortunate that I can go to these festivals. Everything that is happening now would not be possible if not for Steemit.
I'm patient and building my account slowly. That is how it is and how it has to be unless you have lots of money with which to invest - I don't.
I repeat this often because it's true:
You may be low on the ladder of Steemit, but you're a few rungs above those that haven't yet joined.
Thank you @ micheel.gent.
Yes I agree with you...moving up takes consistent effort and isnt an over night proposition especially without a large sum of money as you said.
I am committed to developing this site as much as I can. I believe we all have a part in this, a responsibility. I admit I get impatient and discouraged at times on here but I continually have to step back and look at the bigger picture. This is a site that is life changing and posters like you are an example of that.
That's one very well written post and I strongly recommend everyone to read it. It will help you, specially the noobs. Good luck and steem on!
Thank you, I'm so pleased you like it.
Most people come to Steemit with the promise of quick bucks!
They post for like 5 times and they consistently earn $0.00!
They do not know there is some work to be done(though the work is simple!).
These are the people who pollute the whole place with links and comments like "upvoted,follow me,nice post thanks,good work!"
They think they can grow big in one week!
They always look for shortcuts.
Steemit is like life itself.
No one that I bring here has been told they will get quick bucks. I've been honest and told them you'll probably ear nothing, but if I can help, I will.
None of my friends joining this platform have ever begged for votes or follows, I'd have words with them if they did :)
Like children and dogs, teach them right at the start and they will be well-behaved and socialised ;)
Sorry people, I didn't really call you kids or dogs... honestly I didn't!
After I red your post, I think I have lost any "Don't" things, especially "begging for votes, follow and resteem" thing.
Well, this post change my mind about my behaviour in steemit. Thanks a lot!
Just follow you and can't wait your great post again.
Permission to resteem your post. Make me to remember what should I do. Thanks again.
Thank you and well done! I can't promise it will help you to grow, but it won't hurt your chances :)
In reply to your post about resteeming, please do and thank you, it's appreciated.
This was really helpful for me
I joined steemit last week and since then I've been kind of impatient and all. Wanting to become a whale as quick as possible. Sometimes I'd take my time to write really good posts and at the end I'd end up with juss 2, 3, 4, 5 or so upvotes. I've been really frustrated about how slowly I'm growing but I think I'mma be more patient.
Aint guilty of most of the other stuffs you mentioned tho. I have never begged for a follow, upvote or resteem. I think I'm doing quite well in that regard.
This was very helpful though and I want others to learn too so I'm finna resteem. Great advice, bro.
My first post was around 3000 words and I got 2 votes (one was my own).
Nothing worthwhile is easy or comes easy. If it comes easy, it's usually not worthwhile.
very..very good post..
Thank you.