I have had a few friends join and quit, because there is so much emphasis on it being a "blog" and "quality posts" instead of just hanging out with your friends on FB, that they feel like they don't know what to write about. After being here a while, I understand both sides of the "quality" argument, but I've come down on the side of letting that go, or we'll never have mass adoption. Not everyone wants to blog, some people want to just Instagram and such.
Maybe some of the other portals like Partiko (for phone users) would be easier for the computer illiterate friends?
It is a hurdle though with the instant gratification vs. slow start, with everyone. It's that marshmallow psychology experiment. Most people nowadays want their marshmallow RIGHT NOW, lol.
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I wouldn't mind having a marshmallow right now! ;-) But yes, a good point, people like that instant gratification! Sure, I like it too. But as a gardener I'm used to waiting for the best results. Even sometimes putting in the time and work for a low return.
Of course they can write about anything! Or skip that part. They can be here as they would be with other social media. They could just make comments, or post a photo now and then. They can just be who they are and hopefully make friends they'll enjoy while earning something at least, which isn't happening on FB for all the time they spend there!
I think you just brought up a good point - lots of Steemians are gardeners, crafter's, and homesteader types - people who are used to long term effort to achieve the goal, and plenty of flubs along the way!
I think a lot of the dapps will help the non-bloggers; they can Steepshot or DTube or Dlike, and feel more at home
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I might have brought it up but you thought it through more than I did! And you're right, people who have the gardening 'temperament' would do well here.
I can see I'm going to have to learn more about the dapps.
I keep meaning to tell you I downloaded your book from Amazon. I have another book to finish before I start on it, looking forward to reading it!
Oh, thanks! I'm honored. I hope you enjoy it! :)
I am sure I will and I will let you know!