I like your style @gingbabida. Yes ...
'Wow! You've written a novel. Hahaha! 😂"
... in the weekly CEL contest post, I have never even been in the top 10. But ... The number of characters shows I write content which consistently would have me in the top 10 on that particular metric. Like you, if I am going to take the time to write a comment, I want it to count, as it comes "from the heart."
And, yes, we can certainly both work to add value to our Steem blockchain (which is why many come in the first place), while at the same time engaging with others all over the world. And, in so doing, create some very good friendships. At least as much as that is possible in a "virtual world."
Take care! And together we'll soon find out how this mess "high over our heads" is resolved. If it gets resolved (it is very serious) ...
I don't get on the CEL contest post often too. I think those that host a popular contest are the ones that are on top. (That's only my speculation.)
Hopefully, I can understand what is going on. But I really can't, in my limited knowledge. I can sense the panic on the GC on Discord, so I guess it is quite serious. ðŸ˜
Have you ever let @abh12345 know you'd like to be in the weekly accounting for the CEL contest? That is, are you already on his list? If so, I would think, given your passion for good comments, you would do well.
From what I know, those who win, like @wakeupkitty, are just prolific commenters. She could tell you what it takes, as she has actually won!
As for the fate of our Steem blockchain, it is hard to say. I know there is a great deal of talk about a hard fork. With the hope that sufficient numbers of Steemians, like us, would follow the "old guard" into what would likely be a major rebuilding effort ... The current blockchain, now controlled by TRON / Sun, would theoretically then be an "empty shell" ...
Yes, I am included in the list already. And I make it to the top list, too. 😊
And oh yes, Kitty is very efficient in making comments. She's a pro. She even had her entry an the first day that the Proof of Engagement was out. Very quick fellah!
I cannot comment on the Steem's current standing, as I really cannot understand what is the implications of what is happening. I see people powering up. Others are powering down. Chaotic environment nowadays. I don't know what to say. Le sigh.
I am.not a pro and it's still a miracle to me what it takes to win. Look st the list. It's not about commenting only, posts, upvotes count, the amount of words, etc. Each day I try to read, commment, read some new people bit it's clearly not enough..It's a combination of all factors given. This besides of the fact it takes me 10-16 hours a day with my slow connection and mobile phone. That's for sure way more hours the rest invests in this plstform. 💕