Why I stopped using Twitter for MASTURBATION purposes!!!
We've all been there. We've all done it. The question is this:
Now, let me clarify a few things here first before we get into the DIRTY details.
I joined this community in June (I can't recall exactly when) however I've picked up on a few issues that seem to keep popping up. One of the prevailing ones and one that I feel will do more harm than good is Self Masturbation.
As I've mentioned we've all been there, we've all done it. Sometimes it is the best way for some quick relief. The only problem with implementing that train of thought here, in the Steemit community, is that you aren't helping anyone else... now I'm not saying that everyone should start jacking each other off in here. NOOOO, what I'm saying is that instead of being selfish you need to start thinking about those around you. You need to start thinking about the Steemit community. We're all here to help each other. Whether you're a whale sitting in some dark corner enjoying the pleasures you can give yourself or a minnow learning about Steemit, you all need to remember this. Without supporting each other (that means posting good content, commenting on good content, upvoting good content, building meaningful relationships, etc.) Steemit will turn into a rotting whale carcass floating in the ocean for the sharks to enjoy, should this train of thought continue. It will be gone, it will be dead and it will reek of selfishness.
Most of you have come here from a different platform, whether it be Twitter, Facebook or whatever. Those platforms don't offer you what Steemit can. The initial calling for most to Steemit was the promise of gold. For many of you this has become a reality. For others not so much. For some, it has become MORE than that. What you need to ask yourself is Why are you here? What is it that Steemit means to you? What do you mean to Steemit? Who do you idolize and why? Are you just sitting in a corner pleasuring yourself or are you here for everyone and everything that is Steemit?
Remember this before you want to sort yourself out again. Communities don't grow through masturbation, they grow through building relationships with each other.
Some key points to remember for minnows:
It's about quality, not quantity.
Communication is key. Quality communication.
Pick the RIGHT idols.
Be Real, don't be a fake it because you won't make it.
Build meaningful relationships.
Don't upvote your own comments.
Don't upvote your own content. I learned this recently. Check this article to explain why.
https://steemit.com/yunk/@tecnosgirl/steemit-101-lesson-one-voting
There is more to Steemit than what I've mentioned here. The BIG question is "Will people be more selfless?" That, imo, is the only true way it will work in the long run.
My inspiration for this article comes from the following post. https://steemit.com/shitcomments/@therneau/re-stellabelle-follow-4-follow-desperation-steal-these-steemit-post-titles-i-dare-you-20170808t031202733z. Thank you!!!
Thanks for reading, Cheers!!!
Upvoting your own comments or post has always been a big debate... Still not 100% leaning to either side as yet...
Yeah but the post by @tecnosgirl makes sense to me. Why upvote my own content for a few cents where I can show others that I truly support them. The way I see it.
Great article man
If steemit must grow then we must all come together to this realization that we don't have to masturbate to feel better but we should build relationships with others to feel better.
Most principles of life applies here as well; give and it will come back to you and its blessed to give than to receive
Yeah man, it's better to sit under the blankets with someone else than on your own :)
I opened this blog not knowing what I was getting myself into but have seen you in the chats recently so wanted to check out your content...
Great write up. I couldn't agree more with what you are saying. I preach about it in my videos all of the time. About a month ago I even made a video soley about it I think called "A message to all the minnows..." or something like that. Regardless, this was a really good read.
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Hey there @crypto2day. I'm glad you like it :):) Saw on my feed that you resteemed it. Thank you!!! Yeah, you'll be seeing me around in the chats and next time I pop in there I"ll say "howzit". I'll also catch your content since I try and keep my following list clean so I can view/comment/vote/resteem etc. those who mean something to me. You're on my list :) Cheers!!!
Thanks! Much appreciated as you have been added to mine as well.
I'll definitely be chatting with you soon 👍🏼.
You hit the nail on the head. We have a responsibility as the community in order for steemit to work - and I really do wish we succeed. This is a completely community driven and run social media platform and I will not be that surprised when a few years from now it is truly accepted by the mainstream. I suspect when that happens you will come here for your dose of daily news instead of visiting your favourite news site and reward the journalist with your upvote if it is deserving. A truly organic experience with no centralised control or censorship and it will be fantastic for this to make it big. It isn't about trying to make money although as early adopters that will probably happen anyway. It is about providing genuine value with great quality content. Like this post right here.
Superb response man!!! I love the way you really look at the whole picture and that shines through right here :):) It's all thanks to you that I'm here and having an absolute blast, thanks @deanoza!!!