Thanks for a nice view of how to organize Steemit processes to better fit into a life. I have that problem often, and am not well known as a stellar planner in the first place. I've tried making some repeatable systems for voting and commenting, and they do help quite a bit. I do all my own voting, so that does add a layer of time. But I like the personal nature of it...what Steemit is really all about.
However, as you say, the creation of quality content is the real bread and butter here...not strictly in financial terms..but more so in relation to constantly evolving creativity. So important, and takes a lot of time. Particularly if writing longer posts. But it is SO much fun, and rewarding ( :
I do feel for the new folks on the site. It has gotten so large, and if you do not comment and help people to know who you are, there is small hope of being 'discovered', except maybe a lucky few. Quality has nothing to do with it, in my view.
There are many many folks on here with tons of creative talent, and they often gain little traction over time. As someone said in the comments, the best thing a person can do is NOT look at the trending page. It only leads to huge frustration. I'm trying to find new people, though as you say, it takes dedication and time to do so. But well worth it for the quality of the site. Isn't that what it's all about?
Well, I've rambled on here long enough for a two-part publication, so will go, but thanks for some excellent food for thought. And maybe some tips to speeding up my process here on the wondersite of Steemit.
Thanks for your thoughts here, I appreciate them! It is indeed hard to get seen in the beginning and you are correct - the best way to be seen is to create quality content AND to comment and interact with those you want to get to know better and to do so repeatedly. Most of the new friends I have I met that way. I really do take a look at someone's blog if they have something interesting to say repeatedly in the comments or if I see their comment for someone else's post. Intelligence and heart shine out and always are magnetic for me. But there needs to be good quality on their blog too. So many times I take a look at someone's blog and I won't look past 2 subpar posts or if they only post single photos repeatedly they lose me. Needs to be the good stuff.