Why Steemit doesn't let new users in?!
It seems that interest in Steemit has been steadily going up lately. That means there will be people who would like to create an account. But unfortunately that's not very easy right now which is seriously blocking our growth.
Steemit.com should give three options for getting an account:
- Get a free account from Steemit. That means waiting in the list like it's now.
- If you already know somebody who uses Steem, you can ask them to create an account for you. This requires a tool in Steemit.com that can be used to easily create a new account.
- Buy an account. Currently there is AnonSteem, but we need more cryptocurrencies accepted, preferably even fiat-currencies.
When a new user buys an account, they could also pay some extra and get more SP immediately. It would be very easy way to invest in Steem. Even if they don't, the SP needs to come from somewhere. That means more demand for steem.
Why Steemit.com has to do this? Isn't AnonSteem and SteemConnect enough? NO, because Steemit.com is the place where new users will come first. The signup page needs to have these three alternatives clearly presented and explained. Otherwise most of the new potential users won't know there are also alternatives for waiting weeks on the list and getting frustrated.
I really can't understand why Steemit Inc insists that the only way for new users to join is to get a free account from them. There is big demand so many of potential users will be perfectly fine with paying something for the account if it means they will get it immediately.
And there is this little extra benefit: When a new user invests his own money, he will take the project more seriously. The psychological effect between paid and free is quite big.
Yep its crazy. I got few known people to get here - nothing.
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I think they are facing some scalability issues with approving the new accounts mainly due to the large influx of people who have recently learnt about crypto, blockchain and steemit.
Yeah, but they could remove large part of the problem by selling accounts.
Couldn't agree more.
The onboarding process is a bit worrisome. I really hope, like they said in their blog this month, that they've figured out a solution for going mainstream with the platform.
And I totally agree that they should inform signups that there are paid methods to skip the waitlist. Even though crypto-paying users will be a tiny minority, all things considered.
Perhaps Steemit Inc. would rather vet all new users at this point in the network's growth.
It took a couple days for me to get approved for my account, so for me a was a little wait. As for the steem I bought most of it from Poloniex, then converted it to steem power. If you do it that way its cheaper, because I noticed when I was going to purchase steem on steemit, it was at a premium. That's a bummer that users will have to wait a bit, but maybe there a reason? Possibly a scaling issue or other unseen things that are in development as we are still in beta. Great insight on Steemit, always good to hear a little growing pains was beginning to think I was in an Utopia.
Cheers
I don't understand what is the reason to make users wait. Of course free accounts shouldn't be given to everybody because spammers and hoarders will get them.
Currently Steemit is giving away free steem with new accounts, because an account needs certain amount of Steem Power (which is locked steem). If Steemit sold accounts, they could give a little discount for anybody who wants to buy some extra SP when they create the account, so it's always cheaper than market price.
Honestly I don't know why, but being a software architect there always unseen mountains and valleys to climb before a great product is accomplished. I like the idea selling the accounts.
AFAIK this is more a business decision rather than a software problem.
Kinda agree with samupaha.
I have waited them for a week for my account.
Maybe there are some reason behind like avoiding slower the steemit network.
But I sure they will get the registration faster in the future.So, just wait and see how steem evolve!
I think it would be reasonable for the registration form to go into detail where they are getting traffic from. An option for “I was referred by a friend” that once checked open a txt box for the user to type in Steemit user name. Once the form has been completed and sent the name can be checked against the database where if it comes back yes, there is a member by this name that member receives a notification under the comments section on their panel. It then could simply state like a post “username has requested you vouch that they are a real human and you know them. By up voting this post you agree you know this person. ” Accounts that get up voted by that person then get flagged to be moved up in line.
That's a great idea
A little bit easier way would be give existing users coupon codes which they can give to their friends. When a friend creates an account, they use the code to verify that "user X trusts me".
Steemit could give codes for long-time users with reputation score more than 60. That would prevent abuse quite well.
It took me about 2-3 days to get an account. This makes it a little hard to refer friends and family to join the community. An early referral reward system could be cool.
Referrals are definitely something we want to do.
Wonderful !
That will definitely give incentive to the big youtubers to jump on board and bring over their massive network of followers ! The future looks bright for steem.
I think that the idea of having another Steem user.. 'endorse' you is a great idea. Maybe the user would have to be over a certain level (maybe 45 or 50), but I think it's a great idea. I have friends who want to join right now, but the queue to join is just too long.
I am guessing that the reason it takes so long is to check the authenticity of the account somehow? To prevent bots or something?
Yeah, Steemit Inc wants to check that they are not giving away accounts for bots like they have done in the past.
But if they sold accounts, checking for bots wouldn't be needed because the account creation would require money.
Yeah, that's a great point. A paywall prevents bots, and I think that's why the idea of endorsements could be so great!
i heard some get in after a few days while some still continue to wait. is there any rhyme or reason why some get in without too much delay while others continue to wait?
We process the whole queue periodically. Nobody has to wait very long, and everyone gets an email notifying them when they are approved.
People waited their whole life for an account. A few more days isn't going to break them. :)
I get a tad concerned when those with $ are given the right to move to the head of the line, or the chance to dictate. Those in power who have swam up through the pond at least have a memory of what they endured to arrive at the surface..
It's already like that. There are AnonSteem where you can buy accounts and SteemConnect where existing user can create account for somebody else. I think it would be fair to tell about this for everybody.
Steem account is cryptoproperty and it has value. Currently Steemit Inc is donating accounts for new users. That is of course great, but as long as there is so much demand that people will buy accounts even if they could get them for free, Steemit should absolutely sell accounts.