I joined Steemit because I love the idea of being paid directly for the value I add to my online communities. The possibility of earning even an extra $100 per month is enough to get me here to try to make it work. I believe in the potential of cryptocurrency to change many lives for the better.
We live in a capitalistic society. Money is a basic need. In a society like this things don't move without funding. Money in the hands of good people allows them to do their good work. I can say without reservation, I am good people. Money in my hands benefits my community. It allows me to do good work.
Her sign says, "We have done so much with so little for so long that now we can do anything with nothing forever"
I mostly agree with the sign this woman holds. But I can't do anything with nothing forever. It's not sustainable. I need funds to do my work.
So I'm here on steemit, shouting into the void. I am faithfully producing content daily knowing that it will pay off eventually. Even if I don't earn much here, I've already connected to a new community and my daily work will lead to growth in other ways.
I am creating a learning community for youth artists in my hometown of Sacramento, CA. With needing to meet face-to-face, there are costs to operating an organization like this. We need to pay rent, insurance, buy supplies, and pay staff. It takes money. I'm now doing "so much with so little." Again, it's not sustainable, but I am trying to get to where I am creating revenue. It's hard to do that when you're starting with nothing.
In closing, a steembasicincome would be huge. I just got here and I earn zero on most of my posts. I would appreciate any amount of attention or pay for my contributions. I am also really good at being a community cheerleader. I do this pro-bono. I love to see people grow and have their lives improve.
Thank you for such a detailed reply, today your sponsor will be @prizeportal. You can come back again for another try when the next giveaway comes.