Writing for Turni was never about incentives. Despite knowing not many reads it, authors still write cause it gives them a sense of belonging on this gray space that we call Hive. They do it cause at the end of the day, it feels precious to be a part of something.
The main issue why activity is staggering has to do with the guardians of this community. They offered protection, a place of belonging and security, and a place of chances. When that is taken away, and people are left off to fend for themselves, its natural for them to be awry. When a roof is ripped off in a tornedo, for people sheltered beneath, its not fun anymore. It becomes all about survival and staying afloat.
In any case, 97 consistent posts from the editor is a feat that must be respected and should be thanked.
As the saying goes...
Incentive or not, I know that some of the members here really couldn't care less. The ones who are here for the long run will always make time for Hive, this community, Turni, and also for our little writers group.
I don't know much about the crypto market or whatever, but even the noobish "crypto enthusiast" inside of me says that all this inactivity is because of the bear. From the submissions to the activity, views and comments from other members on the chain, it has all been affected.
Also, I truly believe some of us are busy with the very real problems of life; I can just feel it, because even I myself am caught up in a lot of sh*t.
For now we carry on, whatever the activity, pace and rhythm may be, we adapt and keep on surfing the waves.
This was never about money. People who didn't share the sentiment aren't here anymore. Thing is bro, all of this will be here. People will come and go, but this wont. That I can promise. No matter who ever says what.
They are long gone, thing is, nothing is or was promised. From the start to the end, this was all about contribution; giving back to the chain and the community. Those who understood that part never looked for any incentive and are still here, showing up when called upon.
Right now there is some absence, a fair bit of inactivity too, but when they are needed, most of the authors always show up.
In real world, it is also called 'growing up'
Hard to agree. Its easy to use "growing up" out of context. All are grown ups here. Difference is just age.
I agree. Let me provide the context.
Growing up has nothing to do with age. I am glad you feel that you are grown up, I often don't, although I am older in age than you. Please watch this video below, I have no idea, how I remembered this and how I found it!
This is a kid cooking fried rice for his little brother. I think I can say, perhaps I have things to learn from his skill and his compassion. Especially how he tried to keep her little brother engaged and how he gave him the first spoon of rice as it was done. I think I can learn multiple growing up skills from this video, that I probably don't have, or I at least haven't mastered it.
Having to deal with your life and your work without getting help from others is part of 'growing up'. That is a skill often overlooked. I have seen many adults lack this particular skill. I have seen people complain that they don't have a well paid job, and say the government is to blame. I have seen students complain that they are not getting top notch education at current age, and their educational system and ministry is to blame. I feel all these cases can use a little bit of 'growing up skills'.
Not to mention navigate hive ecosystem on their own without any help from anyone.