I'm obviously addicted to Steemit.
When I found Steemit 7 months ago, I couldn't focus on my other jobs (I had 2 freelance writing clients), so I quit them and went full-throttle with Steemit, almost losing my mind.
Like all addictions, the addict tries to quit at some point.
I reached that point last month and I did take a vacation from Steemit for a while. I felt like too much negative stuff was happening in here and it was full of noise. And I was getting tired of the whole experience, mainly because I was OD'ing on it.
Then came the realization......
Oh shit, I don't have a job!
Then the next thought: I'm an idiot repeating the same patterns that have nearly destroyed me before: shiny object syndrome.
Then the review process began anew: what I like about Steemit vs. what I don't like.
Where am I now?
The quality and value of the posts continue to improve and give me hope. All the new changes are also a positive sign.
I'm addicted again and I've fired up the Kool Aid drink machine! I'm in!
Dan's last post helped me re-imagine what Steemit is and my role within it. To be honest, most people are quitting Steemit because they feel worthless in Steemit. As users on this platform, we do need to be reminded that we are helping to build this platform, and that we matter. When I first joined Steemit, I had the long-term vision emblazoned on my chest. Somehow, along the way, I believe I got lost in the short-term reward Scooby Snack model that first addicted me. And I also began to feel devalued as a creator. Now, I have a different strategy that mitigates negativity.
I'm creating a new long-term strategy and treating my blog page in Steemit as if it were my own website.
It will be a place to do business in the future, provide information, provide a unique voice and also, it's a place where I hope newbies feel free to ask me questions. I'm once again taking the long-term build approach, thanks to Dan for reminding me about the startup nature of Steemit.
Now I can go make cupcakes since this is the 3rd post of the day.
Also, if you didn't know, I sent out the Steem Gnome to @sumthnfrumnthn a few days ago so look for his update. I've also been making Steemit commercials:
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cupcakes? wish i could have some!
me too, i haven't even started making them.....
Why did u not like steemit? Was something wrong? Do you think that u influenced others to not like it too? Not sure what u mean. Your gnome is funny 4 sure
I feel that the payout distribution is making users quit. I took a poll from my friends who quit Steemit and the drastic reward distribution algorithm was among the top reasons they left. Also, the poor quality of writing was a factor as well.
So because of the "n squared" law of rewards distribution, they quit, or because of the uneven distribution between fishes and whales?
How many of your friends left and how many have stayed?
Who were they? I am curious too because i am trying to tell my friends about steemit too
Thanks for answering
One user was creating videos and interviews here on steemit. He's from the Libertarian movement. He explained that the fighting and competitive aspect were undesirable. Another user said it was the unfair rewards that made her quit. It wasn't worth the negative cognitive load.
Others, though have stayed on. They are writers, and see Steemit as solving their problems.
Other friends who are avid facebook users tried out Steemit, but because there are few groups here, and few of their friends, they left.
Steemit definitely has attracted those interested in new things. I realized after talking with my friends who left that I have a love for experimental things, but most "normals" don't really share my passion. I've also worked for startups and I like the energy of them, so that's why I stay. Most people want a finished product that has resolved a lot of the problems. I like the guinea pig stage...but I do have very strong opinions about how things can be improved..... I see the problems of user retention, because i'm a user, not a developer.
Yeah, me too, thanks for answering my questions.
Sad...
How can we make it easier for readers to find good authors among the chaff? I think there are a growing number of us "hiding" (quite unintentionally!) out here, waiting to be "discovered" by loyal readers and by the "movers and shakers." ;) 😄😇😄
I'm also hoping that some of the recently announced changes will help draw in new people... Readers, give me readers! ;) Want readers! 😄
It's a really long-term investment to blog. Sometimes it takes years to see any traction. I've been writing, blogging, creating videos, making art somewhat regularly since 2008. 8 years. I finally wrote a book too. That was one of the hardest things to do. Regular blogging is a very competitive sport. I think it's best to cultivate your voice. Make your voice so authentic that people will have to come to your blog to get your point of view.
I also particularly enjoy interacting with my readers...
Thanks for your constructive answers! I do need more patience, but I want it right now! ;)
how long have you been blogging?
(We've hit the "indentation limit." ;) Sort of like the "event horizon" on a black hole... though I hear this may be remedied in 0.17 :)
"Blogging," since before it was called that... I put up my first "personal" website not long after the WWW started rolling in the early '90s... and have been writing online, on and off, ever since then.
More intensely, but still on and off, since about 2008... Does "off" count? My "on" times lasted for a year or more, and were quite intense; often multiple articles daily.
Steemit has been pretty intense for me, so far. I also tend to be rather "unfocused," writing about whatever is near the top of my stack at the time, whatever has my motor running.
Thanks for asking! ;)
As Steemit grows, it will get harder to reach eyeballs. The game will get more complex. I want readers too! Actually, I love when people ask me questions...
I am glad you got your groov back! Happy to see more of your posts again. You were very helpful in the past and I am sure you this will now continue. Addicts should stick together. 😁
I would guess there are a lot of addicts on this site ! thank you :)
Thank you for resteeming, returning to the steem. Now I get to wonder, "What's up with that gnome? " and "How am I gonna get cupcakes tonight?" UpVoted, Followed, & Peace!
Have you not heard of the Steem Gnome yet?
No. I have not. The legend continues...
your line, "...then came the realization, Oh shit, I don't have a job!" That made me laugh out loud. I know it probably was not intended to be funny, but nonetheless, I thought you'd like to know you brought some laughter into my little world today. Thanks
You need to remove a tag asap, the 5 tag glitch continues, it has been at least a month. If you don't -- the 5th tag buries your post and only 1 tag shows.
I can send you my address, I would love some homemade food lol.
Well only you can decide if you need to be online as much as you are. You know my concerns.
#CupcakesToCanadastan
That can be a thing. lol
Reading your blog is like having an experience at the fairground. One always has a great time. Excellent!
Thanks so much. You're like my morning vodka.