My grandparents, 80 & 82 years young, are in love with Steemit and may be the oldest fans of the social media platform that pays for high valued content.
I have found myself trying to tell my friends about Steemit and how I have made money on blog posts. I compare it to Facebook, they kind of get it, then I mention cryptocurrencies and their eyes gloss over. Now, I follow a lot of people on Facebook that use that platform to ‘make money’. They post blogs from their websites to gain a following so that one day the reader will buy their service or product and they can make a little cash. Sounds so silly to us in the know on Steemit!
** By the way, I officially deleted my FB app on my iphone. It's Steemit only if I'm scrolling my phone :) **
Now, I am the only person I know, besides my husband-to-be @derekareith, who is actively talking about Bitcoin, blockchains and now Steemit. Derek tells me to treat it like I was a medic on the field. Help those that are interested and acknowledge when someone doesn't want to commit the brain power it takes to learn something new, which unfortunately, feels like the majority sometimes. So I have found myself answering questions I don't feel 100% equipped to answer but I do my best, I know that the more people in the know the better. Even when that means explaining the future to my grandparents.
Meet my Grandparents
My grandparents, God I love them. We have already discussed Bitcoin and blockchains so when I brought up the social media movement that pays for high valued content on a blockchain, they amazingly were following along. I showed them a yoga post and she saw the support and value I created and her response was, "Oh WOW Jessie! Keep up the good work!” I asked her if she would like to make a post with me and she lovingly said yes.
So here is perhaps the oldest Steemit fans, my grandparents. Saying hello to all you in the community. Their intent, only to say hello and be part of the platform that can help change the world. Let’s keep elevating the world to greatness, one post at a time!
Namaste,
Miss Jessica
This is a cool article. I showed Steemit to my parents who are in their sixties as well as mentioning this article and my mom is signing up now! Loving it.
That's awesome! Be sure to share her posts with us when its up!
You should transcribe some stuff and post it for them. Im sure they have some cool stories
That's a great idea @joelinux
wonderful and hello to your parents - i just introduced my parents to it last night (86 and 85) - my mum was straight on it - interested in buying steem and bitshares ( she still plays the stockmarkets and does good) - not sure if she will post yet, but there's still time!
I am going to tell my grandparents about steemit as well! This site could catch on among older people.
That is awesome, smart grandparents!
Howdy baby bomers, how are yall, and glad to see you on the steem train!
I love them so much! They really are amazing, everyone! :)
Never told old to change the world! Nice you meet you!
I love this. Welcome!
So cute, right @envisionva ?! Thanks for commenting! I am excited to show my grandparents the love and support they receive from this post!
Kinda crazy how the barrier to entry is so easy with steem, as compaired to bitcoin in 2013.
thats why i put so much money into steem... soon the whole world will know about it. quicker than bitcoin and everyone will be able to use it in comparison to bitcoin
Oh how times have changed!
Warm greetings to the lovely oldest Steemit fans. They seem happy which is awesome. And like you said let's spread happiness one post at a time :)
They have been married for over 60 years : ) They share happiness everywhere they go, might as well share it with our community here! Thanks for the support @dev!
My pleasure :) See you around.
Thank you everyone for the love and support! They have been married for 60+ years and have been a huge support in my life! I am looking forward to taking them out to eat with our earnings to show them, and the platform, how amazing Steem is!!
Awww cute post!
Hello, here's some info that can help you out here on steemit.
https://steemit.com/ohnoanewupdate/@bola/developers-programmers-will-flock-steemit
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Welcome to Steem Grandma and Grandpa! I admire your ability to recognize a new technology and give it some positivity !
This is awesome!
Great looking family, thanks for sharing Jessica
Now they can say "Hey, you kids, get off my blog!"
Being just mesmerized by Steemit and the cryptocurrency has been all I talk about. So everyone around me has been hit with my endless enthusiasm. You are so fortunate to have such open minded Grandparents. What a treasure.