Reason #1: The managers of Steemit can't seem to make up their mind about what Steemit is.
Is it a social media platform like it claims, or a money-driven writing competition?
When I first sign up at Steemit, I really thought I've finally found a way to break free from the censorship of Facebook, a place where true freedom of speech exist. In Steemit's FAQ, it says: "Steemit users can upload anything they want, whether it be phrases, quotes, anecdotes, photos, videos, memes, songs..." https://steemit.com/faq.html
Then one day, you get a warning message from "steemcleaners," accusing you of violating a set of rules that you haven't seen before when you sign up. Not only that, these "official rules" aren't very specific either; e.g. exactly how much of my "own original thoughts and ideas " is required in each post? 100 words? 1,000 words?
Reason #2: Whenever you post something on Steemit, people would assume you are doing it for money, and judge you accordingly.
First of all, when you post on Steemit you are NOT guaranteed to get any money in return! Even if lots of people upvoted you, you might still get absolutely nothing. Since vast majority of Steemit members won't make any meaningful amount of money, it is very insulting and cynical to think that they are only posting for financial gains! (Ironically, the "steemcleaners", who never post any original/valuable content, is consistently making money.)
Furthermore, has it ever occur to you that some people just want to share valuable contents regardless of who created them? Like how members share things on other the social media sites? Of course I'm not referring to the ones who specifically claim others' work as their own. I just hope you would acknowledge the fact that some righteous people are NOT posting for money, instead, they simply want to share contents that might be helpful or entertaining to others! If you treat these individuals like criminals, you shouldn't call yourself a "social media platform."
Reason #3: A few individuals have overwhelming power over other members on Steemit.
Any wealthy person can easily purchase lots of Steem Power and rule over everyone else. How is that going to transform Steemit down the road? A big pharmaceutical corporation can easily censor or discourage an average person who's trying to expose the ugly truth within the medical industry. A major political party can financially reward its supporters and ruin its opponents. In a way, these immoral billionaires can control the content of Steemit more easily than other social media sites!
Goodbye Steemit. I won't be logging on to this account again. To all the readers of my posts, thank you for your time and support. I wish you all the best and I hope you'll continue to stand up for the truths and justice.
"I just hope you would acknowledge the fact that some righteous people are NOT posting for money, instead, they simply want to share contents that might be helpful or entertaining to others!"
If you just want to re-post what others have post on another website (why do it at all?) you can always opt for the "no paying".
That also helps you to avoid the longer prison stays for violating copyright btw.
That's the problem right there in a supposedly decentralized system.
Steemians are not stupid, if something is original it doesn't take a genius to find it out. Yes the system is not fair, but, hey life is not fair neither. At least no one is making money of my back, as this is the situation with most social media.
And yes, if you write your references and sources in an article chances are pretty slim fo be flagged.
Too bad to see you leave.
hey, stop thinking my thoughts.
When a site is in beta everything is subject to change
Steemit is still in its infancy and it needs users, testers, developers, ideas people. As minnows our task is vital - and that's in content creation and testing whatever the developers put forth. That's the unwritten rule of beta testing. Compensation is a perk and a dream. Good luck with your other endeavors.
With regards to your numbered reasons you're leaving:
#1 What does it matter what the managers want to make of Steemit? What do you make of it? I gather the rule of thumb is something like 80% of your own, original content rather than copy & paste.
#2 Mind over Matter - don't you mind what other people think because they don't matter.
#3 You'll find that's the way of the world. You have a choice, either stand out or fit in - that works for Steemit and the planet as a whole
Good Luck :)
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