I so agree. Some of the worst are the ones that try to pick faults with steemit because they have been on for a month and aren't earning a huge amount. Suddenly it's steemits fault and is a loaded game against the new people etc etc.
You gotta put in the effort!!!
"THEY" can go and "cry me a river" lol - self entitled lazy arses! lol (oops - did I say that out loud) ;)
Wait, did you say what I was thinking out loud!!! :0D
hehehehehe >:D (most likely) lol
Most definitely!
I'm more worried about how the game is rigged for the long term content creators.
I'd be curious to see the hard numbers on how many minnows actually build a healthy audience and are able to grow into Dolphins and Orcas without simply buying Steem outright.
And of those minnows that do grow into a new realm of influence, how many did so without creating a silly daily contest, vote-bot or other bubblegum content?
Just checking, what is a long term content creator?
If you mean person who had been here longer then they are usually more successful than beer folk because they have had a chance to connect and build an audience.
If that is not what you mean though I apologise in advance :0)
I do believe though that it is not necessary to buy any steem to advance to dolphin status. It just takes a bit of work. I think at the least posting daily and commenting/voting.
Long term content creators would be those that are not in it for a quick buck. They are set to create consistent and quality content and still flounder because they do not find an audience.
Steemit's very structure and lack of discovery features promotes ethereal, daily and almost throw-away content. Its not well made to support someone writing a well researched post once or twice a week, especially about topics that aren't Steemit or Cryptocurrency.
I disagree in most of that and agree with a little.
I do not think in general that ethereal throwaway content is promoted or does very well at all.
I agree on the fact that it doesn't work the best for people who post once or twice a week. However I would say that is the same for many platforms. You have to build an audience. it is harder to do that if you just pop on and off occasionally. I think that is the same for most types of social media