Steem thought - SteemClean
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Steem cleaning up the world
This post is simply a kind of request for information, a tester for how an initiative like the one I'm about to suggest is received. I am not making a commitment to implement anything for now. Please do bear that in mind if you choose to vote.
We all want to live in a healthy, clean environment don't we? I'm talking about no garbage, industrial waste, toxic polutants, stuff like that. I certainly do. So I started thinking, how might Steemers go about Steem cleaning their environment and how do we scale that up to projects that leverage the latest technology, help with serious environmental issues and help those who cannot help themselves?
Start Small
I propose that if a Steemers posts evidence, video or pictures, that they have undertaken and completed any kind of Steem cleanup project of their choice, we reward that person or people with votes and Steem on the understanding that they will use the Steem Dollar rewards to fund their next Steem cleanup effort. The Steem Power they should keep for expenses and to further aid the distribution of Steem.
Steemers involved would need to be as transparent and accountable as is reasonable for how funds are utilized. No doubt some will be better at this than others and that's ok.....reputation and market forces within Steemit should quickly begin to sort the productive from those who are less so.
If a Steemer has successfully completed a SteemClean and does not wish to use the rewards to fund another project, they could transfer the Steem Dollar reward to another Steemer for their SteemClean project.
End Big
In order to tackle larger, more complex projects, greater numbers of people and funding would be required. To ensure results, a great deal more organisation, accountability and reputation would naturally be required.
One solution to funding might be that a percentage of the rewards from smaller SteemClean projects is transferred to a new SteemClean account on Steemit. This account would have multiple trusted accounts looking after it and disbursement of the funds would be controlled by multi-signatory approval. Steemers with the requisite skills and reputation could pitch larger SteemClean projects and the Steemit community can decide which project gets the next funding round.
In Summary
We can make the world a better place for everyone. We just need to find the will to do it. If we can make something like this work, Steem will be building an economy around caring for our environment and educating untold numbers of people about Steem, Steemit and what it means to be a part of something tangibly amazing.
Naturally, I intend to do a litter patrol with my family at the earliest opportunity and I will donate any Steem Dollar reward for this post to either a SteemClean account (should one be set up) or another Steemer's SteemClean project. Please don't forget to use the steemclean tag if any of this is of interest.
I would be overjoyed to read your comments or ideas for improving my suggestions or how to make this happen!
I think you should try to rally some of the bigger players to start a fund pool. This sounds like a good idea for a smart contract!
Indeed.....certainly for larger projects. I'm hoping that Steemers will run with it initially. If it takes off, I would hope the devs and whales would take an interest. We'll see.
It would be great press to have steemit cleaning up a community and getting PAID to do it. None of that volunteer BS :).
Good call! We all should care much more about our environment, so this will probably motivate some people to do the first step.
you are way too emotional for the #steemit ....
So you know who is good for steemit and whos not?
Honestly, I'm not offended but thank you for stepping in. I'm hoping we are able to make something of the post rather than my emotional state ;)
leave the post let's discuss about your intense #steemit activity and the high degree of pleasure ... lol..
i know what you did last summer.. #steemit..
It's true. I am a very emotional being. Thanks for noticing ;)
Let's be real, Steemit is not going to solve the environment crisis and achieve world peace. But I like your optimism anyway. :)
I didn't say anything about world peace now did i? lol. What do you imagine will make a difference to the environment? It's my belief that when you get something started, gather some momentum, garner interest, anything is possible. The possibility of making a difference is very real.
The world peace was just for dramatic effect. :)
Wow, what would make a difference to the environment? The first step would definitely be to educate the world at large. I'll stop at this first step because it makes you realize this is something no one individual, organization or country can achieve. It has the be an inclusive global effort that involves all 7 billion people.
But yes, SteemClean may just be one small step towards that goal. :)
Lol! Hopefully. Big job, agreed.
I like the idea. There are so many potential direction to take the steemit. There is however a need for careful consideration of how to implement such ideas or they could backfire and do more harm than good for the platform.
it seems you are always concerned with steemit, and expect it to be better. because steemit does have potential to be great in the future. I agree with your idea :) #steemclean
You are certainly right about that! ;)
This is awesome, Steemit needs more posts like this one!
Don't get me started :) I've got some ideas for building wells, planting trees, acquiring plots of rainforest and areas of oceans etc etc.
I like it. Somebody started #steemclean? Wanna see it.
You've got some great ideas man, if this snowballed it would be awesome. Keep 'em coming!
Thank you very much!
Absolutely agree with you, @benjojo! Everybody see post, where good member of our society helps a homeless. Steem makee our world more good.