Welcome to the 41st edition of our Hive Community Spotlight series, where we continue our journey of uncovering the remarkable stories and inspiring contributions of Hive members across the platform. In this edition, we have the pleasure of interviewing @palomap3, a dedicated curator, community builder, and advocate for both seasoned and new Hivers alike. Her extensive work across Hive communities and her commitment to helping others navigate the platform’s intricacies make her an incredible addition to this series.
Who is @palomap3?
@palomap3 is an active Hive community moderator, curator, and contributor, particularly known for her involvement in The Terminal and other Spanish-speaking communities on the platform. Originally joining Hive out of curiosity, she has become a dedicated mentor and supporter, with a mission to amplify diverse voices and guide newcomers. Her passion for Hive stems from her belief in its potential to connect people, empower creativity, and offer opportunities for growth.
Summary the week's edition of the Interview
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Journey to Hive | Initially curious about Hive from a productivity channel, but took time to familiarize herself. Later returned and became actively engaged in various communities. |
| Role in The Terminal | Bilingual moderator and support provider for new users, now a core part of The Terminal’s moderation team. |
| Approach to Content Curation | Focuses on quality, supporting lesser-known authors, and adhering to anti-plagiarism and originality standards. |
| Projects/Communities | Active in Ecency, The Terminal, Holos&Lotus, @hispapro, and others, dedicating time to amplify content in diverse areas. |
| Challenges for New Users | Notes the steep learning curve but encourages the use of resources like The Terminal and connecting with community members. |
| Hopes for Hive’s Future | Advocates for greater governance participation for Spanish-speaking communities and emphasizes the importance of increasing Hive Power to amplify influence. |
| Advice to Newcomers | Be persistent, curious, and engaged; Hive offers limitless opportunities for those willing to learn and grow. |
Interview Q/A for Palomap3
Can you tell us a bit about yourself and what led you to join Hive?
I came to Hive out of curiosity and a desire to write and publish my ideas somewhere. I was subscribed to a Telegram channel on productivity and the administrator named Hive because he had made an account (inactive long time ago). At first I didn't understand anything and stayed away for several months, but I came back. This time I did a lot of research and reading, I tried out the different communities until I found the places where I feel most comfortable.
How did you first get involved with The Terminal, and what has that experience been like for you?
If memory serves me correctly I landed at The Terminal because @jamerussell asked for help on Ecency's Discord server. They needed someone who could communicate in English and Spanish and I didn't hesitate to offer myself. Over time I was also supporting his @heyhaveyamet project by welcoming newbies and without realising it I ended up being part of the moderators team, hehe.
You’re very active in curating content. What does content curation mean to you, and what do you look for in quality content?
I love curating content. I've always read a lot and about any subject, so I've always had a good grasp of written expression and my instinct tends to be right about strange things. I was also a peer reviewer for a scientific journal and I have knowledge of spell-checking and proofreading in Spanish. However, I am not infallible and this is where my ability to research and find resources to support it comes into play.
For me, content curation means supporting authors who are less visible, either because they have only recently joined the network or because they have not been able to make connections with other users. At the same time it is a way for Hive to increase its value, as I understand that only by offering quality content can we attract new users. Also, even if the vote the user receives doesn't have my name on it, it brings me closer to the position of whale, hahaha.
The search for quality content depends on the project for which I do the curation. Each one follows different criteria, but what they all have in common is what we already know: no plagiarism, indicate reference sources, no use of AI, no spam. Obviously I'm more inclined towards Spanish content because it's my mother tongue.
What are some projects that you're involved in on hive?
The main projects I am currently involved in are:
Ecency: I'm part of @ecency curators team and also the moderators on their Discord server and the Ecency community on Hive.
The Terminal: Already mentioned above.
Photo-essay: Photo content community where I am one of the administrators.
And I curate content for the following projects:
Hispapro: @hispapro is one of the Hive witnesses driven by the Venezuelan community together with @visualblock.
Holos&Lotus: Community of personal development and wellbeing.
Liotes: @liotes is a Hive witness that performs manual healing through its @ourpick project.
The Pollen Nation: Witness formed by @sircork and @enginewitty that supports content with the aim of retaining users on Hive through their @pollination project.
What are some common challenges you see for new Hive users, and how do you encourage them to overcome these?
The most difficult challenge I find is how complicated it is to learn how Hive works, even at a basic level. There is a lot of it, but it is spread across lots of different accounts and publications and often out of date. My recommendation is to head over to The Terminal and consult their extensive library. If you have any remaining questions, ask around and there will always be a user who can help you or direct you to someone who can.
Are there any memorable moments or stories from your time helping others on Hive that you would like to share?
Any moment when you receive a ‘thank you for your help’ is special. I dare not single out any of them, because what may seem obvious or simple to some may seem like a mountain to climb to others. As the saying goes, ‘the hard part is not tightening the screw, but knowing which screw to tighten’. In fact, most of the doubts that I have solved I have had to learn them beforehand in order to be able to teach them. And I love that because I enjoy learning something new every day.
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Hive is a unique social ecosystem. How do you think Hive stands out compared to other social or blogging platforms?
What I emphasise above all is that no one can censor you. I feel that sometimes people confuse ‘no’ votes with censorship and this is not the case. No one can delete your content once it's published. And the ecosystem surrounding the blogging part is a universe to be explored and exploited. There are many different ways to earn and/or have fun on Hive.
Where would you like to see Hive evolve in the next few years, particularly for the Spanish-speaking communities?
I would like to see Spanish-speaking communities gain more weight in governance and individual users to increase their Hive Power to favour it. Our voice is our stake, no matter how much reputation we achieve in the end what counts objectively is the content of our wallet. It happens in Hive just like in real life.
What’s one piece of advice you wish someone had given you when you first started on Hive?
I would have liked to know what resources exist on how Hive works.
Lastly, what message would you like to leave for the Hive community?
I would like to leave the same message with which I greet newcomers:
‘You have come to a wonderful place where you can develop any interest you can think of. The limit is up to you! The learning curve is steep at first, but ask any questions you have, read and watch.’
And remember that in a hive everyone is needed and has a role to play. Together we go further.
Project/Community Highlights
@palomap3’s efforts are deeply rooted in communities like The Terminal and Ecency, where she provides mentorship, curates quality content, and promotes an inclusive atmosphere for both English- and Spanish-speaking members. She is also actively involved in Holos&Lotus and @hispapro, communities that focus on wellness, growth, and supporting the Hispanic community on Hive. Through these roles, @palomap3 aims to uplift diverse voices and encourage community cohesion across language barriers.
A big thank you to @palomap3 for sharing her journey, wisdom, and dedication with us in this interview. Your efforts to guide and uplift others on Hive are invaluable, and we appreciate your tireless support of this platform. You are an inspiring force in our community, and it’s a privilege to feature you here.
Conclusion
In this 41st Hive Community Spotlight, we’ve had the pleasure of learning about @palomap3’s dedication to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment on Hive. Her story reflects the heart of what Hive stands for—community, connection, and collaboration. We hope her insights encourage both new and seasoned Hivers to explore the many ways they, too, can make a difference.
Thank you for joining us in celebrating another outstanding member of the Hive community. Stay tuned for more inspiring stories in our next edition!
Special thanks to:
@thekittygirl
@wesphilbin
@snook
For their valuable support. See you all in the next edition 🤗
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Excellent interview, a Hivers that every day delivers a lot of value through his work of curing, accompaniment and moderation. The most important thing is that he does it with dedication, mysticism, commitment, among others. Definitely, we need more hivers like @palomap3.
We remain attentive and adding to the Hive. Thank you.
Thanks to Hispapro for trusting me when I was not yet so well known. It's an honour to be part of the team. Keep building!
Thank you for your support, indeed she's an excellent hiver. I was happy to meet her
Yes, it really is. By the way, we invite you to vote for our witness Hispapro. It would be great because this way we will give more value to our community. Thank you.
I've just voted, thank you!
Que buena entrevista, excelentes preguntas y excelentes respuestas. Yo tengo la oportunidad de conocer a @palomap3 desde hace poco más de un año, y la verdad es que creo que perdí mucho en no conocerla antes 😂.
Gran persona, muy centrada en sus ideas y con un carácter dulce y duro cuando lo necesita, respetuosa y divertida también. No sigo porque se que a ella no le gusta 😃.
Gracias por mencionar a los dos proyectos en los cuales hago parte, @visualblock y el testigo hispapro @hispapro.
Un abrazo para ambas.
PD:
En la entrevista le faltó mencionar a Paloma el significado de su usuario, era una de las cosas que esperaba leer 😂
El 3 viene porque mi nombre y apellidos empiezan por la letra P. 😁 Sí, mis padres me buscaron un nombre que encajase con su gracieta… menos mal que eligieron el que más me gusta.
En efecto, me gusta poco recibir piropos, ¡me da mucha vergüenza! 😅 Igual que digo en el comentario de Hispapro confiasteis en mí cuando pocos me conocían y gracias a eso fui creciendo. Es genial ver cómo el testigo sigue trabajando por el beneficio de Hive y también el de otros proyectos web3. Muchas gracias, Alberto.
Thank you, she's a very cool person and I'm honored to interview her.
You've done a great job. I like your interview format.
I invite you to vote for our witness @hispapro
Ok, I've voted now
It is very moving to interview our esteemed @palomap3 thank you for allowing us to know more about this valuable Hivers, whom I have the pleasure of knowing for more than a year now, since my first steps on this platform,
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Oh thank you so much, it's my pleasure
You're welcome, have a nice day!
Aww thank you, my dear! 🤗
You're welcome, have a nice day!
You're welcome, have a nice day!
It is an honor to have @palomap3 with us at the @liotes project! She is doing tremendous work curating for @ourpick, a Liotes subproject!
I'm proud to say that I met her in real life too and this interview presents exactly the way she is...
Nice to meet you Paloma, and great interview, Mary!!!
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Please consider voting for our Liotes HIVE Witness. Thank you!
Thank you Ph, it's my pleasure
You are an inspiration for me, you know. I learn from your posts and agree with many of your points of view, I’m so grateful! ☺️
Aww... 😚 Thank you very much!
Being surrounded by great people on HIVE is a huge benefit and makes HIVE more pleasant and fun! Spreading positivity and inspiring others is a gift, that you have! ❤️
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I love it, she contributes a lot to the platform, always attentive and supportive, active and cordial. Excellent interview with our dear @palomap3. Thanks you @madilyn02 a hug
Me encanta ella aporta muchísimo a la plataforma siempre atenta y apoyando, activa y cordial. Excelente entrevista a nuestra querida amiga. Un abrazo.
Aww thank you so much for your words, dear friend. You know that you’re an inspiration for me!
Thank you for sharing the 41st edition of the Hive Community Spotlight series.
It's great to see the remarkable stories and inspiring contributions of Hive members being highlighted.
!INDEED
!BBH
Thank you too, it's my pleasure to share
Thank you for your interest!
Aww I’m so honoured to be interviewed by you, you did an amazing job summarising my words. Thank you so much! ❤️
Thank you so much too for participating 💜
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