GIF is collaboration between myself and @yusaymon. Yusaymon painted this and I animated it using GIMP, and then I uploaded all 22 images to Giphy. I did not use any software, just the free tools on Giphy. I did hand-paint it in Gimp....I'll give @yusaymon half the rewards of this post, as a thank you... (For slothicorn tag, I would add a QR code for his Ethereum wallet in this art.....FYI)
Today, I'm deploying Fossbot Voter, which is an open-source bot programmed by @personz. I had deployed this before, but it needed updating since version 3 was created. Here's the Fossbot Voter updated information: https://steemit.com/utopian-io/@personz/fossbot-voter-v0-3-finally-here
This is a test post, in order to see if I have the algorithm set up properly. More info about Slothicorn's UBIGIF program will be coming very soon, after I get the bot up and running.
WHAT DOES UBIGIF MEAN?
UBIGIF means Universal Basic Income for People Who Create Shitty GIFs.
The amount of shitposts for the slothicorn tag is increasing to the point that we need to restructure the group, mission and focus. This UBIGIF program will be upvoted by a bot, and provide a small amount of rewards for people who are not artists, but who want to create something for the Slothicorn collective. Think of UBIGIF as training wheels for people who want to start using their creativity, but do not consider themselves talented artists. The rewards will be like fifty cents or less. And people will only be able to post one time per day using the UBIGIF tag, in order to prevent abuse.
This means that Slothicorn is able to focus on quality, talented artists again, and will not be upvoting anything that is subpar, low quality. PLEASE read Slothicorn's updated rules here: https://steemit.com/slothicorn/@slothicorn/updated-rules-for-slothicorn-must-read-before-you-use-slothicorn-tag
So, once people enter the Slothicorn world, they can ask themselves:
Am I an artist, creative, original thinker? Am I creating oustanding quality? Am I of service to others?
Or am I just a wannabe artist, lazy shitposter, shitty meme creator and new to creativity?
Original artists will be heading into Slothicorn and using 'slothicorn' tag while the lesser talented can post GIFs and just use the tag ubigif as their first tag. People creating UBIGIF posts can use the 'slothicorn' tag also, but make sure that 'ubigif' is your first tag.
This UBIGIF program is a test, an experimental way to see if we can reduce the amount of shitposts, but still reward some people who are not talented. We are free to end the UBIGIF program, if we find that abuse is toooooo rampant.
Cheers,
Back to figuring out the Bot!
Stellabelle
Wow great idea and so helpful
This is a great opportunity for me to create some gifs. Some real shitty ones. Thank you for this.
Blessings.
@stellabelle,
This is an interesting idea. I do not know if it has been done, but the concept seems like it could apply to any tag that wants to focus on quality content, while not isolating those who are just trying to learn. Even talented creatives have to start somewhere. I could totally see this being used in some Photography projects, (where I would be the shit poster), and in some writing groups (where hopefully I would not, and in many other venues. Hopefully after you run this a bit, you'll post on the results of this experiment!
@Phaazer1
NO< ONLY GIFS
yay yusaymon!! yay stellabelle!! love the sound of this initiative :)
Great!
great your steem post
Lemme prepare my ugly GIF
yes! This is exactly what we want to see.....UGLY GIFS. I am sooooooo tired of seeing dumb slothicorn posts.....NO MORE SLOTHICORNS! UGHHHHHH
GIF is interesting with the change of facial expression
Wow! Thanks @stellabelle for putting non creative artists like me😀 into consideration.. Let me try out my skills..
Umami is back?!?! Yeah!
YES, UPVOTING SHITTY GIFS! Universal Basic Income For Shitty GIFS!
Haha... shitty gifs ;-)
That's great and beautiful. At least one day those that are babies will grow. Getting small reward will activate the inner spirit the more. Thanks alot
YES, this is what I am thinking!
And maybe for people who are depressed by $0 payout, they can feel better about .50 upvote, then learning more and improving over time.
Nice!
Cool, will really go along way to build more talented in that field . You really took the best path.
I'm just learning about the UBIGIF program for the first time. It looks like a great project. Please speed up the experimentation and let us know if there are ways we can make input
Nothing good was created in haste.
Your animated work that uses GIMP is very beautiful, Maybe UBIGIF program can help me in certain field, thanks for sharing
Nice! Glad to see this sensible segmenting of voting power to waste less time and help out those who aren't quite there yet.
Interesting! I always admired the way you normally construct your articles, so explicit. Keep it this have indicated you as a good mentorship to newbie.
That’s what happens , because abuse tags and think they will be rewarded for their shot posts when their better content out there
Well, looking for the eternal silver lining here, I guess this is an ultimate experiment in guidance and direction using the "carrot lure" method rather than the "punishing people with sticks" method.
I don't "get out much" so this is the first time I've come across this... but I am happy to see any initiative that addresses the endless oceans of garbage that seem to float around here. Not that garbage isn't pervasive on all social media; it's just that people don't get paid $50 for it, elsewhere.
I love that. Univeral Basic Income for Shitty GIFS.
Sounds like its a perfect project for me.
You are really talented,and you serve as inspiration to others,nice write up here,people will be happy to hear this,nice one
Wow. This sounds really cool. I love making crappy gifs that I think are good, and others might disagree. I also love using GIMP but I had no idea that you could animate with it.
Technique does not always equal originality
Woooow! This is really a nice idea miss stella slothicorn now is not for only artist but also to those non artist who loves to make an art.
This would be a big help for everyone! Your group must have a good heart of creating this kind of project. Thank you in advance if ever I'd be shared by your blessings! :) Have a great day! :)
good inspiring thank
please vote my news
because i need support
@stellabelle
My brother
teach me how to play esteem is good and true to many in the vote people
I am excited about this because it gives me a challenge to focus on. I have been kind of all over the place lately on Steemit, not sure where to put my energy. I want to shift attention to this project, and I also want to learn how to make art gifs anyway. I really appreciate what you are creating.
Thank you for saving @slothicorn from shitty GIFs, you deserve an upvote!
(@ghulammujtaba)