I of course agree with your sentiment. Even though I did miss several PUD this year due to personal and work drama. I'm definitely not a "Downer". While folks are definitely free to do as they like, (which is another of the great benefits of this chain), that doesn't mean they "earn" the rewards others deserve that support the chain in addition to themselves. And isn't that really the way we all benefit in the longer term? There is no valid get rich quick scheme that I've ever seen, but HIVE can certainly be a very rewarding platform for those that choose to use it wisely for mid to longer term via various methods, some of which you outline above. Some folks also vastly underestimate the value of curation. Most of what I've built has been on curation rewards. HIVE can be rewarding both emotionally and financially. I've met some great folks here and like you, I think I'll take a bit more time when voting to review some of that track record when voting unknown folks.
Just a reminder to all that it's only six days until the official "Powerup Day" not that folks have to wait, but what a great way to get your PUD badge and show your support to everyone!
https://ecency.com/created/hive-122221
Check your badges and monthly PUD badges here:
https://hivebuzz.me/
I know I'll be getting a super large bee this month. I'll also be sponsoring another person this month that has been a proven valuable poster by being a powerup helper.
Hope this can help a few folks get back on @galenkp good side. Of course also support the community. Wait until we see the HIVE price over a dollar again and how folks will smile seeing their investments quadruple or quintuple.
Get out there and Get your BEE on!
I like powering up when I have the Hive rather than wait for power up day, every day is power up day if there's Hive to power up. It means the power up starts working right then and there rather than sitting around doing nothing for say, 30 days.
The doing what people like thing is often an argument...and yet if I chose to downvote their posts because all they did was take take take then they soon start whining that I'm not allowed to do it...even thought they say people can do what they like. Funny huh? So yeah, people can do what they like, be takers...just like others can upvote how they like, choose not to, or downvote.
You mention curation...Below is the last few days of my curation...so yes, people underestimate the power of powering up and earning curation: Curation is the column on the right side.
I'm glad you're going to start considering the account before simply upvoting, I've actually started leaving comments saying, "I'm not voting this *great) content because all you do is power down." Remember freedom of choice? Lol.
That's the thing about Freedom. It means not everyone has to like (or approve) of what others do.
Two of my favorite quotes "Your approval is not required" Don't know who said it, but I love it.
The other:
"And it harm none, do what ye will, shall be the whole of the law"
Wiccan Rede... unknown exact author but again wise advice. Requires a bit of deep thought, but very profound.
Carry on.
Indeed, you're right...and wanting freedom to act as one pleases but wanting to take someone else's isn't legit.
Good quotes mate, I'll be adding the second to my list...and thinking more on it...and the first, goes without saying for fellows of our ilk.