I think you are right about communities.
And I know you're right about spam and plagiarism. I've found many posts that are the product of either article spinners or google translate - both of which stand out to me after many years as a university tutor. I've sent plenty of business to @steemcleaners, as well as dropping a few flags of my own if my VP and level of annoyance are high enough.
Dealing with this does require feedback from the community to make certain kinds of content and certain business models unprofitable. Unlike some, I don't think this can be achieved by solely upvoting good content.
Furthermore, everyone needs to think more carefully about which bidbots they use (if any), and which witnesses they support.
I absolutely agree. Upvoting good content is only a small part.
I've been going through a lot of posts labelled 'philosophy'--first with the hope of finding interesting people to follow who write about things I might find interesting--but I know now For every 50 spammers I might find one post that is worth my while. This is sad, and you're right, there should be more ways to not only discourage, but to make spamming and plagiarizing not only unprofitable, but even costing them something.
I have not yet used any bidbots, and am a bit hesitant about bots as well. Also because I know I have no knowledge about them and am not willing to really go beyond my level of ignorance on them.
Yeah, I made the mistake of looking at what was trending in #philosophy yesterday. Unsure what was more depressing, the bullshit or the spam. Couldn't bring myself to post anything after that.
Yes. Been there. Am still there. I've actually stopped what I consider philosophy for now. Was too much upset by those so-called philosophy posts. Including from the users with 60+ rep who seem to think any rambling can be labelled a such. I guess I shouldn't care so much.
Virtual hugs
Thanks!
I guess I'll keep creating the kind of content I'd like to see. But I'm also thinking of running some philosophy contests to encourage newbies. Just need to find a financially sustainable model.
LOL, yes, I'm amazed by how people here think that having a higher rep is confirmation that their every word is gold! That might be true in the monetary sense, but it's clear that having the luck or money to be well-established here does not necessarily confer either wisdom or writing ability.