Why I Joined #thealliance - Wait, What?

in #thealliance6 years ago (edited)

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Wait, What?

Well, I didn't exactly join #thealliance. I actually gave birth to it and have nurtured it's growth since it's conception. The idea of forming a 'team' was planted when I saw that STEEM prices and trade volume were staying in the top 40 on the crypto watchdog lists. I had joined prior and was simply going to use it as another ad space to promote some bullshit MLM and affiliate ventures. Was just another blog site to me, like Wordpress or Tumblr. Then I started to explore Fakebook a little after noticing the stability of STEEM.

Enter - @michaeldavid

Knowing that to be successful here, you had to be part of some sort of group or organization, I had joined a few groups on that other site. We'll call it 'Voldemort'. One group I joined, I saw a post with a quote from Bruce Lee and the author was @michaeldavid. I immediately clicked the link and ventured over to Steemit. He started maybe a month before I did (full time) and his post wasn't worth much more than mine - maybe a few pennies, but I fell in love with what he was writing about. I thought, ya, he'll get it. So, I went back over to 'Voldemort', and sought him out. I told 'The Docta' what I wanted to accomplish, and the potential it truly had. (To make a long story short) He believed 100% in my vision and said let's make it happen.

Leaving Voldemort

I thought for awhile, that building #thealliance on 'Voldemort' was a great idea. It's where I first got to know long-time loyal members like @thedamus, @tattoodjay, @christheaudioguy, and several others. Then I started getting in marketer mode and made a group and began joining a bunch of other groups and just spamming the shit out of 'Voldemort' with my blog links. After about a month, I had to take a step back because I thought to myself, "what the hell am I doing?" It occurred to me that there was no real engagement there to begin with and the followers and 'members' I was getting, save a few, were just disloyal vote-whores and I was tired of seeing copy and paste shit that I didn't want to waste my little vote on.

Evolution

So, I started checking into other avenues to strengthen the bond of what I envisioned #thealliance to be. I had seen discord links popping up on various respected peoples' posts like witness @good-karma, Open Mic host @luzcypher and @adsactly. So, I checked it out and was hooked. I knew that was the place to secure a solid foundation and means of communication outside of Steemit. Because, well, Steemit has no IM or voice chat. Wouldn't that be frig'n sweet? Hey @jesta and @timcliff, you hearing me? Anyway, I decided to do the opposite. I dropped 'Voldemort's' trifling ass altogether and started directing people in my posts that wanted to join us, to come find us on discord. It didn't take long to reach my goal of 100 core members once we did either.

Qualifications

One thing that has always been upheld and true to #thealliance is the fact that we are a group of quality content creators and CURATORS that support each other. Which means, we put out good posts, vote on each other's blog works, resteem when we love it and comment. I love the comments personally. Best way to show someone you care is to drop a note on their blog talking about something you liked in it or that you just thought it was awesome. "Nice post, upvote me, I upvote follow you resteem you me." NO. Bad doggie. The big one I'm seeing lately is 'dear'. I'll know if you gave me a frig'n vote. I'll know if you resteemed it. What I want to know is what you thought about what I wrote or how my pictures(s), artwork or words made you feel.

PURGE (definition from the Google dictionary)

an abrupt or violent removal of a group of people from an organization or place.

What some people fail to understand and I'm sure some are even overly butthurt about, is what exactly you are signing up for when you join(ed) us. We aren't a circle jerk, not everyone votes on everyone, but we do our best to support each other. In a perfect world, we'd all have @steemvoter and we'd all vote each other's posts. But, everyone is unique in their own way and may not want to do that. Manual curation is more personal anyway. Not saying anyone has to pick one or the other, I personally do both.

So as we've grown, we have had to remove idle and unsupportive (now former) members. I'm sorry, not sorry? Obviously, there was no violence involved in our purges, and almost everyone was either called out or messaged prior to their removal. Some said "I'm out then", some said "I will definitely do better", some just never answered and there were a very select few ignorant ones that paid no attention to anything going on ever so probably don't even know they're not members anymore. So, to those that think you didn't get a warning or were removed unfairly, yes, you had warnings and yes, it was fair. You were the one(s) not paying attention like you should have been to your family's needs and concerns. You can even come back if you think you can 'keep up'.

Family

Yes. This is the atmosphere that I intended and is becoming a realization now. I distinctly remember in my first conversation with @michaeldavid, I said, "like one big happy family". I am loving the comfort level everyone has and is acquiring. Even as the new members are coming in to our expanded syndicate families, they are already aware of our 'family atmosphere' and most of them are jumping right in and getting to know their new brethren.

That's what it takes. Just put yourself out there. Sure, you're the new kid in class, but you're not here for a popularity contest, you're here to simply fit in and fit out. I say fit out because as I mentioned previously, we're all unique. Nobody posts like I do. Nobody posts like @buzzbeergeek or @battleaxe or @shadowspub or @gomatthew or @victorbz or I could literally name every member and it would apply. That's one of the things I really love about Steemit...you really can be YOU. And even more so here in #thealliance, we WANT you - to be YOU.

The Syndicates

No, you can't join the main server. You have to earn your way there. Core members are core because they have proven they are 'hardcore' allies. They heavily support their family's efforts. They are excellent content creators. And, they engage heavily here on Steemit. In fact, I bet we have 2 of the top commentors on the entire Steemit platform. Namely @tattoodjay and @saffisara. So, yes, you can join us. BUT, to filter out the afore mentioned things that are frowned upon in our 'organization', you will have to join one of the syndicates. The leaders and guides of those servers on discord have proven their loyalty and quality time and time again.

Let it be known, you will have to submit an application. Once you arrive on the server, you will be directed to the applications channel and further details await you there. Once (and if) you are accepted as an ally, then you may gain access to the core server via one of the officers. I wholeheartedly encourage it as we do have meetings every week I would love for everyone to attend. Great way for you to get to know your brothers, sisters, parents, aunts, uncles and cousins. They're pretty fun too!

Alpha Syndicate - Light Artillery

Led by: Major @topkpop & Captain @saffisara

Beta Syndicate - Spanish Ballistics Branch

Led by: Commander @sol25 & Lieutenant @leyargoz

Gamma Syndicate - Heavy Infantry

Led by: General @tattoodjay & Colonel @edthecanadian

Can you Feel the Love???

I really do love what #thealliance is and where we are going. We've taken to backing projects like one of our witness', @sircork's @youarehope charity drive(s), and we have several more in the works. I don't know how many contests we've helped members win with our unity. We have a couple dozen people running contests and GIVING AWAY FREE STEEM and SBD to people daily and weekly. Our quality shines heavily as we're often featured in other curative efforts across Steemit like @qurator's various articles, @buildawhale, @ocd, @thesteemengine, PYPT and the Steemit Ramble, gosh, we're everywhere people. So thank all of you. Keep being you and keep STEEMING ON! Nom nom?

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Um, @goldenarms wasn't mentioned once in this post, I even reread it again thinking I must have missed my mention but nope there was none! When people think "thealliance" they think @goldenarms and his quality content that so many adore and can't live without. Infact it's that quality and name recognition that earned myself the title of "Blogger of the Year 2017" Sure I nominated and chose myself for this illustrious award but nevertheless it is a thing that happened and is documented forever on this blockchain. After reading this post and seeing the list of b grade talent that was mentioned plus the fact that the "goldenboy" wasn't discussed at all we have three choices, #1 you rename the group 'GoldenArms presents theallianace' #2 purge yourself for letting the entire team down and wait a week or two until I decide to let you back in or #3 make another post documenting and hilighting my life, including baby pictures, awkward stories of me growing up on the mean streets of Canada and my many achievements enroute to the total domination of this platform that we all know and love. I will wait no longer than 7.5 minutes for your apology and reply because we find ourselves at a crossroads and action needs to be taken immediately to right the wrongs that just occured here today. I'm going to talk with @topkpop my secretary and see what her thoughts are aswell as possibly taking legal action against you sir for defamation of character, emotional pain and suffering and reimbursement of all monies I may have lost due to the irresponsible actions taken by you in this post. The clock is ticking..

Ok wow, i went to a weird place with that and im now going to put this out and lay down for a bit. In all seriousness #thealliance is an awesome place full of incredibly talented and helpful people. The names you mentioned are super humans and I'm lucky to be apart of the supergroup. @enginewitty has been a tremendous help to us all and he's also got a great sense of humor and wit!

This has been the longest comment I've ever left so I fully expect every single member of the group to come back and upvote this at 100% power and tell their friends how cool I am. My birthday is coming up soon but you don't have to worry about buying me a present, I accept SBDs, Steem and Titcoin. Have a spectacular night I'm out 😎

You earned that 100% bro. Probably the longest comment I've ever gotten and I been chuckling the whole time. Love you man, you def are one of those unique individuals that we just adore having with us! But you can't have any of my Titcoin. ;)

I need help 😐

I just had a brilliant idea! Let's form a @goldenarms support group :)

Bwaha! We may have to, 'Golden Arms for Humanity' - giving the world priceless hugs.

Oye damnit! You are such a pain lol...secretary?! haha one of these days I tell you what. Well, I won't tell you what. Haha nice crazy place you went to in the beginning, although now I think I need someone to help me on what you will take legal action against engine for as now I need it for you. Some of us are too awesome to be named either entirely or more than just in a footer roll ;)

Oh how i love to torment you 😁 It's because you're so awesome topk that's all. So many great qualities but you'll never hear me admit it..ever

lol you are too silly and you just did ;) Well it's always fun with you around so keep stickin. I am off to sleep but enjoy your nite. Goldpop

@goldenarms - @goldenarms @goldenarms @goldenarms @goldenarms ..
Hope that makes up for the lack of mention bro. I am willing to create as many contests and awards as it takes to get you selected as the most popular Steemian of 2018 (I will NOT expect you to do the same in 2019 as 'you scratch my back and I scratch yours' protocol is banned on #thealliance. LOL
Cheers - Upvoted your comment.
Regards,

@vm2904

Fancy meeting you here! I expect no less than this fine example of GoldenArms best :)

Happy New year my friend <3

Man!
For a a minute I thought you were serious ! (I mean it! for a whole minute 😁 )
Very funny though and nice to meet you @goldenarms
yeah it feels like I met you since I read THIS MUCH of your writing 😁

@enginewitty - Awesome to read about the birth of #thealliance. I stumbled on to the #thealliance purely by chance - while browsing one of the posts. I could feel the aura of an alliance of talented individuals when I browsed a little more of the member's post. I did not even imagine myself to be worthy of rubbing shoulders with such an august group. However, I did think that, as a rookie, if I somehow could get involved, I could learn a few things. I made a request via a comment and voila - people swooped in, scrutinized my posts - said I could join. Stunning fast response.
I had mostly forged on alone till then on Steemit - a lone wolf (no - I do not have an identity crisis. I am still a Lion but this phrase fits better - that's all. LOL). I found a 'family' on Steemit. I am not a very chatty person in general so you do not find me much on discord (except occasionally - when I am sick of the real world and need to connect with my virtual family). I am impressed with the connect our members have and I truly hope I will form stronger bonds.
I must also say that I found my Lion Avatar because I wanted to do a cool Avatar for my #thealliance discord logo. It has become somewhat a trademark now - the Lion awoke because of #thealliance.

Truly thankful to @enginewitty. @michaeldavid and all the wornderful alliance members for being my family.

I have been out of circulation for last 2-3 days because I am unwell so have not seen all the posts about #thealliance. Trying to catchup. Should I be writing a post? (or have I already done so here - LOL)

Love,

@vm2904
Your friendly neighbourhood Lion from #thealliance

Fills me with great pride hearing you say that brosef. (he he - lion pun) Love that you're comfortable and feel like you've found your place. Exactly what I want is for people to discover themselves and realize their true potential. You've come a long way and are still on the beginning stretch of this marathon. Keep it up man. Oh, and hope you get to feeling better soon, loving all those intriguing posts!

I am my family and so I feel, protected and loved, without knowing the language I have been accepted as one more, I love it.
happy week to all

Te amo @txatxy! Love having you with us. Happy you feel welcomed despite the language barrier. Means worlds to me.

There is no better way to describe it! You are like a father proud of his son and that is admirable! Thank you for the initiative to create this little world and especially thank you for giving the opportunity to be part of it. 💖

Never looked at it that way! And most welcome indeed sweetheart! You will continue to inspire people across Steemit to be all they can be and make the most of their time here. HUGS!

She is nonstop I tell you! I sometimes think she never sleeps!

Yes... I'm suspecting she might actually be a pretty advanced kind of next level bot...what u think @enginewitty?

Damn I'm so Busted 😂😂hahaha

Truly!!! I have never seen you sleep!

🤔 hmm... Well you don't live here close by so it's hard to se 😂😂lol
Love ya sweetie 🤗

LMAO! That is a very intriguing notion my man. With today's technology, she just may very well be.

Well if you take the battery out I will stop. (battery in my phone) as that's my only using tool here... Ohh and my brain 😂😂yeah right

Ohh I sleep... And walk 😁😁 hahaha

Zombiesass lol

One word @reko... Ohh that's actually 3 words

dammit... long time since school...

Yepp loong time 😉 but it's OK only one word mattered... @reko so yeah one.. Lol

Okay, I've been in the Alliance for what, 3 days now? And the overwhelming feeling of family is incredible. Thanks for this post, 'cause now I understand things a bit better, but thanks especially for making me feel not just welcome but seen and appreciated for being who I am. #gratitude 💕

May the Force be with us.

I am one with the Force and the Force is with me...
I am one with the Force and the Force is with me...
I am one with the Force and the Force is with me...

I dont think I am any where close to @saffisdara for commenting i dont know how she does it, I think never sleeping is a part of it lOL

She is surely the queen of commenting lol!

Well I'm the king of cornhole, no wait..'cornball' humour

Hey your my biggest comment buddy 😎🤗 and I do think you are close to me... you comment alot to. Yes lack of sleep does give some extra time 😁😁hahaha
Your just Awsome Jay! The best 🤗😎

indeed we are both pretty active on here, not sure how we manage but we do we must be super quick typists and not sleep enough lOL

That's probably it ya 😉 lol

could Be
Happy Monday 😎👍😎

Could and are my friend 🤗😎

Fully supported and appreciative of the group, tho we all take time to know our family and support one another, in do time we will all climb to a level of prosperity and progress to our best we have to give to support the platfrom and help everyones dreams come true, and i hope the best for each and everyone of you my "dear" friends be well everyone and lets ride this wave to better days @enginewitty thanks for everything you do.

Most welcome and yes, that was in my original conversation was moving through Steemit together like a big pod of Orca ;)

Sweet bro 👊 🐳

With a vision like yours no wonder we are were we are today 😊 and all the people in the family who makes it what it is. Best group there is.
Has been a great journey so far and I'm excited about the future.
I love the Everyone is unique in its own way and you can be You 🤗 that's exactly what got me here,we can all just be our goofy selfs.. Lol
Well said Bossyman as always!

Awww...thanks sweetness. You are definitely one of a kind! We and I are totally satisfied with your being part of the fam :D

Hey! just being honest 😊 your welcome.
Thank you for that, really mean a lot 🤗
One of a kind huh, yeah I think the world is happy about that cause two of me would just be to much to handle 😂😂hahaha
Sorry... I stop now.
Im happy to be here and love everything about it. Chips! (just cause cheers is used a lot) 🤗

LOL! Chips??? That's awesome. Def gonna start using that :)

You do that 😁😁 Chips! Lol

I'm mad. Okay, so everyone knows that. But I'm also angry. Why am I angry, you ask? Just look at your post? Do you see mention one of your most inactive member? Because I sure don't. And after I posed for that solidarity portrait, too. I know that has nothing to do with the Alliance, but nonetheless I put some real effort into it. It ought to get me something.

I understand and sympathise with @goldenarms, and it makes me wonder. How many others have you neglected? I'm sure that had happenstance not brought @goldenarms and I here we would never have known about this abuse. Others may be less fortunate.

@goldenarms I think legal action is appropriate. If we can find enough other victims of @enginewitty's neglect we could get a class action suit going. I would like to be played by Michael Caine in the movie.

No more threats, Mr. Witty. We are coming for you.

Trust me, I'm a doctor.

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Guess I better start looking for looking for good lawyers and someone put in a call to Johnny Depp because he'll have to play me. No one else crazy enough to do it properly bwahahahaha!

Damn. What if Johnny Depp isn't available? Will they have to cancel the movie? Michael Caine is already 84, he may not be around if we have to wait for Depp to clear his calendar. And you are right, nobody else comes close to crazy enough. There's no point in having a class action if we can't have a movie.

I'm willing to compromise. I'll throw this out there.Has anyone got any suggestions for an alternate? He must be English, well spoken, grey-haired, and able to pull off the whiskers.

Trust me, I'm a doctor.

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