Greetings: I'm one of the newer kids on the block(chain) and like you I already love Steemit, however last week I buckled under the realization that there are some serious challenges here. So, I don't know exactly what you mean by spam (I do know the regular definition: brain dead comments). I'm going to copy a blog piece (maybe this is what you mean by "spam") I wrote last week that ties in directly to your post today, but from the perspective of a less-than minnow, but one who is really trying. Here tis: https://steemit.com/steemit/@mistermercury/steemit-one-big-ass-kissing-contest? I had a follow up post the next day repenting from my frustration, and then the next day posted https://steemit.com/asskissingcontest/@mistermercury/steemits-first-ass-kissing-contest-enter-to-win-3-sbd . Anyway, I'd like to help. I think a healthy Steemit is worth the trouble, and this has to include an opportunity for others to succeed. I've put in about 6 weeks of pretty constant effort and feel like I'm making headway, but at this pace I'll be worn out, burnt out and bummed out before too long. What I see happening, and I'm sure I'm not the first to mention it, is this: when the first good new alternative platform comes along there will be a mad rush to exit doors. And that will suck. Heading over to Discord. See you there. resteemed
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Spam has different meanings to different people I guess. I don’t hate memes, but when you create a large monetary incentive and people opt to post 50% plus memes, that’s spam in my eyes. When larger users who attract upvotes because people want curation rewards post “how are you guys tonight?” Or throw together a post just because they want a payout, that’s spam in my eyes, I do it too sometimes when I haven’t posted in two or three days.
I wouldn’t blame individuals for this though, Hell this is an opportunity for many of us to live the life of our dreams so I can empathize with people doing all kinds of questionable stuff, but that the ecosystem encourages that is just not ok. I don’t think anymore wants it too but lots of different opinions clash and some people profit from really questionable activities as a result which takes a lot of focus away from regularnusers who are trying hard.
Glad to see you in our chat!
You've had tremendous response to your post. You've struck a chord. Fantastic. Thanks for the info on Spam. Blessings.