Well, I will tell you this, which might make you change your mind about me a bit. I invest in people. I am a fan of Alexandra's art, so much so that I want to buy it. This urge resulted in me giving her Steem. I find the act of buying stuff a bit weird, and i avoid it a lot. I prefer to give gifts as it's easier for me to act on my passions. In return for this gift i have given her, I am getting a painting. I painting that i love, which she painted. I think this shows that I have real reasons to give certain people Steem. And you can also see that I operate not on market based rules, but on Gift Economy rules. But there is still an exchange going on. I don't gift to people who I feel are not of value.....there's a big difference in this.
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Exactly. You are encouraging those with talents and substance and such encouragement would motivate them to do more and even have self belief knowing whatever it is they are doing is not in vain. It sure goes a long way and i salute you for that. Change my mind about you? Hahahaha. Never crossed my mind. I am naturally drawn to learning and knowing and you have another follower now who can be motivated and encouraged with what you do. What you did for her made me know her and i checked her works and i was totally blown away and i told her so. Thanks for serving as an encouragement. It always goes a long way. what comes from the heart touches the heart.
I like the gift Economy rules. Yes, there is still an exchange involved. Smart and still helpful.