I joined Steemit like 3 days ago and over my short time on here I have noticed a few things. So Newbies like myself let me help you understand Steemit from the being new aspect.
First what are your intentions and what was your reasoning for signing up on this platform.
My intentions were to give it a shot and to converse with other crypto enthusiasts. When I signed up I kind of felt there was going to be nothing will ut Bitcoin and crypto coin talk. Boy was I wrong, instead I found a site filled with everything our great planet has to offer. People from all over the world post on here and I got to tell you, it actually excited me. Looking through the posts I was able to visually take a trip to almost every corner of this planet. Through pictures and Video blogs, you are introduced to all cultures and the beauty that other countries have to offer. Basically you see what you would have never seen in a lifetime if you did not come to this site.
Second Some of the posts I have read seem to point in the direction of those who wish to get rich quick.
This is a subject that effects a huge portion of our population. The aspect of getting your hands dirty and working for what you get has gone out the window. Instead images and products are portrayed and brain wash the masses to think thats even possible. Well I hate to cut you down and kill your dream Its not going to happen, just put in time and effort. Hell get your damn hands dirty and I promise you are gonna be fine.
Last but not least Be yourself
Dont try to be who you are not. Do not write about things you are not sure of. Steemit has a very intelligent crowd and they can see through the fakes and can tell when people are talking about something they know nothing about. Do not just post something similar to one of the highest paid posts thinking your post will blow up. It took some of these higher ranked people a long time to get where they are and they got there because they put in the work. Just be you amd try your best.
Show us who you really are...
My name is Anthony and I have no Artistic skills, I cant take photos professionally nor can I write poetry to save my life.
I am me and will always be (thats about the best poetry type crap your gonna get out of me. Lol)
Thanks for reading!!!
Definitely agree about not being here to get rich quick. It's all about being patient. The cash will come to those who stay the course and who bring quality content to the platform. Keep up the good work @newus2017.
Thank you. I think if your coming here with the intention of just getting rich, your mind is in the wrong place from the start. Only then will the frustrations overwhelm you.
Hello Anthony. Good post.At near age 91 I am in a position to say - Been there got the tee shirt.Don't rely on any get rich quick schemes.Do it by your own effort and sacrifice.You get the added pleasure of a great sense of achievement.
Thanks for being here. I don't suspect many people your age would bother with this new fangled technology. Following.
Stick with having fun.
The best way to enjoy yourself here without getting disapointed is to not care about the money.
You will make some sooner than later, just dont let that envi creep into your soul.
Most people struggle with this even though they pretend they dont care.
Good luck, welcome to steemit
Take your time and stay the course, the old saying is "Rome was not built in a day" everything takes some time and effort, but most will pay off in whatever you seek to gain here...friends, followers, platform to express your ideals or just to see what the rest of the world is doing.... Good luck in your quest...
BTW I am a newbie also and my main focus is to "Stay the course"
Take care
CryptoBikini
Yeah the easiest thing is to be yourself. Teying to be something more or attempting to clone is actually more work and yields less results. No one needs a mask here...Say it loud and aay it proud...I am me. Thanks for the comment
Welcome to the community. I definitely see where you are coming from, I wrote something similar a few weeks back, and I believe we need to reward good content and punish (ignore) negative and hopefully they will soon lose interest. Still a bit of the wild west at the moment.
Well I feel that you know what your intentions are when you come here and I think getting frustraded at the community for short commings that are not our fault is kind messed up. I live by the philosophy that work for it and you will have whatever you want. Thanks for the comment
The meme at the start made me spit out my water and your description of your self is comically honest... But refreshing. Too many people fake who they are. You earned my follow!
Lol. I am glad you got the humor side of what I was trying to say. That meme was a representation of a post I read earlier about how free we are not in this country. Thanks for the follow...following back
Well done. It's so refreshing to run into the newer crowd that isn't pulling F4F crap. I love that you're already doing advice blogs, it's so helpful to everyone coming on board.
I've been active for 60+ days and feel like an old-timer. Steemit is a heck of a learning curve. People need help with the early navigation.
Hell im definitely not one to give any functioning advice, but I do feel a keep your head up kinda post helps when people are feeling discouraged. Thanks for the comment
Yes ...exactly... :) :) there is no Fred Flintstone get rich quick ....everything takes time ..energy and work...if people just understand to be themselves ..share what they know ..show some love and respect back to those giving it to you then you will have fun and eventually maybe get paid a little :) :) Kayleigh upvoted and followings
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I have been here a month, been thinking the exact same thing. This place is polluted by the drive to get rewards for nothing. It is refreshing to see someone post this who has been in the community for only 3 days. You give me some hope that this smog will clear and Steemit will fulfill its potential..