I want to adopt a minnow
If you were paying attention this week, this platform had a wonderful idea that was started. The idea originated from @whatsup and came to fruition by @brandyb running with it. So, this week after talking with @brandyb I decided that it was a great idea to Adopt a Minnow. If you follow me or have heard about me at all in one way or another I do what I can on this platform to help others whether it is by running an Art Contest, taking the time to judge contests outside of that as well like the Karaoke Contest and KillerPix Contest both run by @killerwhale, or running the Alpha Syndicate of #thealliance and #steemusa or just generally guide people how I can. So, naturally, this is something I thought was a great idea for me to try.
I have never adopted a minnow before, so this is a bit new to me. I have, however, guided quite a few people through training them to increase the quality of their blogs, the quality of their comments, some basic markdown, and just provide overall support. I am sure a few people can attest to that. So, when I was thinking about this whole endeavor I was asking myself what I thought the best way to go about finding my minnow was, and I came up with this.
Tell me why I should adopt you (a minnow)
Are you a minnow?
Do you need/want some extra support?
Are you enthusiastic and willing to learn?
Great! Those are just the basics. Here is what I am looking for in a minnow to adopt, please read below.
Topkpop's requirements for her minnow:
I am looking for a minnow that will not only want to receive support but is willing to give it.
I feel I could best help a minnow who creates content in a few spaces (Preferably Music/ or music related, Art, Video/Vlogs, Photography, Poetry, and Gaming)
Someone who is enthusiastic and willing to learn
Must have at least 5 quality posts
A person who is here to face their fears/get out of their comfort zone or is desiring to do so
Someone who wants to build their confidence a bit (ideal)
Be genuine & desire meeting a new friend
Here is what you get from me:
A huge supporter that will comment and upvote your posts and engage with you
I will give you a resteem on quality posts at least once a week
If you are doing well enough I will mention you in a post once a week and maybe even on my radio show
I will help guide you and give you the knowledge that I have and with tips to improve
I will be available on discord (if you choose to use it) daily so you can ask questions, get guidance, and whatever else
Be genuine and honest with you
Help you in whatever ways I can that will benefit you if I think of them
I will delegate you some steempower (amount I see fit)
I will do this for a month Jan 21st - Feb 19th
How do you apply to become my minnow?
That's the fun part! I want you to be creative. I like creative. If you want to be considered then I need you to write a post. In the post answer these questions:
- Why should I adopt you?
- How will you be a supportive minnow?
- Write a nice little blurb about someone you follow, I want to hear something nice about them
- Use the tag #adoptaminnow
That's it! Then come into the comment section on this post and post your link. You have a couple of days. My cut off for this will be Saturday, January 20th. I will make my decision and make a post about it the next day.
I'm stealing this. I saw that @phelimint did two and not sure if I have time for two, but I can definitely make one happen. I've already been helping onboard some friends so it should be pretty easy from the information I've already sent them.
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
2 is awesome! I wish I could guarantee I had that time but I really want to put as much effort as I can into my one minnow and tend to be a little tied up in other things too I help lead (as you also know), but feel free as the more minnows helped the better I think.
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Awesome! I am happy to see you headed down the adoption path. :) Excited to see where it goes.
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Thank you! I am certainly excited 😀
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Hi @TOPKPOP, here's my application. Hope its not too late!
https://steemit.com/adoptaminnow/@web-gnar/web-gnar-s-adopt-a-minnow-application-for-topkpop
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Absolutely a wonderful idea! Congrats!
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Hi @topkpop, here is my application https://steemit.com/adoptaminnow/@qyugmo/adoption-for-growth-by-topkpop
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Hey @topkpop. Thanks for the opportunity! Here's my post:
https://steemit.com/adoptaminnow/@heypapalegend/a-small-fish-in-a-big-pond
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
I think this is a fantastic idea. It is so nice to see people supporting each other here on this platform.
Thank you for such a great idea.
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
I’d love to be adopted 😁
I’m probably not worthy but just saying hello 👋
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
I believe everyone is worthy of help. Why not try? Don't count yourself out just yet. Hello back by the ways
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
😀
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Seriously though this is a great idea 👍
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
I thought of writing, but I can't,
Not that I don't want to write,
but my inner self won't even be right
Am I a newbie?
Yes
Do I need help?
Yes, seriously do.
But why would the criterials be of art oriented when am but a science fellow.
May the best minnow win.
🚶 🚶 🚶 away
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
You can also try look into some of the other initiatives to help newcomers on steemit: https://steemit.com/newbieresteemday/@mudcat36/attention-newbies-send-a-link-to-me-and-i-ll-resteem-it-or-help-make-it-better-or-refer-a-link-if-you-re-not-a-newbie-but-want
I am also a science oriented fellow and there are also plenty of space for everyone here on steemit :)
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Thanks for this.
I will check it out
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
The great thing is, even if it isn't a fit for me, there are tons of people out there who would be perfect to help and a lot that are wanting to help newbies. Don't give up. Perhaps even one of my followers will see this and help out, there are lots of willing people.
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Thanks for this.
This is a rough work, but reading your comment made me do this.
https://steemit.com/health/@magdnrobinson/pal-greater-than-people-living-with-leprosy-d1c9600e84dfd
That's the link.
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Amazing! Hopefully this will be contagious and spread like a virus on the plateform!
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
That would be amazing!
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
that's a great idea!
i didn't hear about it before...
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
I am excited! I think it is a fantastic opportunity 😀
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Great idea. I would have loved to be adopted by you but unfortunately I don't create content in line with what you are looking for. You know of anyone seeking to adopt a minnow that writes about personal life experiences and relationships?
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
You know that would be something I would consider, they are the other things I was thinking about writing. Please feel free to do a post as well and if for some reason we are not the right fit then I may know a few willing to consider.
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Thank you so much. I'll do just that
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Very cool idea. My encounters with you seem to indicate that you would be and excellent mentor and guide. I voted and will pass this on.
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Thank you for that comment it is so sweet. Also definitely appreciate you passing it on. I heard this idea and am super psyched to do it.
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Fantastic initiative @topkpop! I have shared this post with my Steemit Community. More power to you!
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Great thank you! It will certainly help get more eyes on it and potentially reach a much needed and enthusiastic minnow 😀
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
I may steal this idea! I love the concept.
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Steal away darling! The more minnows get helped the better I think 😀
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Wooooow this is a good idea. Keep it up mommy hahahah jk. God bless to all participant. That minnow is surely to be happy and blessed to have you. ^_^
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Haha mommy again huh? Hehe. Well thank you for the kind words, I certainly hope to help them as well as I can. I know I would've loved some help at the beginning.
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
This is a great idea, I one day may do something similar once my sp is built up higher! Cheers to the great heart and great work!
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Awww well thank you. Those comments made me smile. It would be great to see you do that in the future l 😀
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Oh yes girl you got it goin on with this you will make a minnow happy im sure of it. I would like to put my name in the fish basket, lol... if i qualify. i would say i do literally all your creative requirements, music (check), Art(semicheck), Video/Vlogs(checkaro), Photography(superdupercheck), Poetry(humwellAAHHCHECK), and Gaming(checkps4). ill write a post if you think i qualify... @topkpop
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Write away 😀 Please do. Haha and thanks I do try to have it "going on" per se.
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
ok will do soon thanks
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Waves my hand where the form for being adopted :)
anyone who you adopt will be truly fortunate
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Thank you so much! Such kind words especially coming from you. This will be my first official minnow undertaking although I know I have helped a lot of people through training and mentoring but this will be my own official "minnow pet" in a way. Hoping the word pet doesn't sound bad here.
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
yes you have unofficially adopted and or supported so many on here as do I
Adopting a pet Minnow does have kind of a bad sound but the concept is all good and hopefully will grow
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Uh, what an outstanding idea!
I would have you as my steemit guardian, think we would make a fabulous team!
We are already supporting each other & share the same interests... I will apply @topkpop ❤️
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
I like that term, Guardian! That we are :) I look forward to your application as well :)
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Hehe, <3!! I posted my application <3
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Here is my application @topkpop.... I forgot to post the link here, tsss, I am such a nucklehead 😂😂
Voila, here it is... https://steemit.com/adoptaminnow/@d-vine/my-adopt-a-minnow-application-for-topkpop-adoptaminnow
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Great idea, and really funny how you called it adopting a minnow.
We desperately need more people to make similar initiatives to support smaller, quality members of the community to ensure user retention and overall experience on the site.
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
I funny agree! I am glad I get the opportunity to do this and help out a bit more. I know I would've loved it when I was first here.
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
This is such a great idea, I did a very similar thing when I decided to follow @pennsif's lead and take on some mentees. I really think these kinds of initiatives are great and I'm really enjoying giving back to the community.
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
I think that is awesome that you did a similar thing too. This is really such a great idea and great that @whatsup and @brandyb came up with it to be honest. I think this is definitely more of what we need right now for Steemit. :)
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Oh this is cool, what a great idea! I'm an artist and musician from Montreal, Canada. So far I haven't posted much music on here though, only one video on DTube, I don;t record myself often anymore. I'd love to get out of my comfort zone with my music again. I'll write a post about it, thanks for the opportunity :)
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
I look forward to reading it :)
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Hey@topkpop! I think this is a FANTASTIC idea! Helping others to be established on this platform is what all the heavyweights on here should be doing. Thank you.
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Absolutely! I am not so much as a heavyweight myself yet, but I guess mediumish weight and I can definitely help support and guide those who are relatively weightless and more. :)
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Yay @topkpop whomever the lucky minnow is they have no one better as a mentor! Good luck contestants. xx🦅
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Aww, that is such a sweet thing to say! Thank you for that compliment :)
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
#truth xx
Miss seeing you around! :)
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
I am sprinkled in everywhere, guess you just gotta find me ;) Well I know once place at least :) Miss seeing ya too
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
"sprinkled everywhere" LOL
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
HEHE I thought you might like that
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
I did!! :)
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
I think it's really cool to see minnows getting adopted.
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Fully agree :) I think it is going to be fun for all parties involved and not to mention super helpful
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Nice idea! I bet you'll be a great Steemit Mommy!
All the minnows be like: "Will you be my mooommmyyy!!!"
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
LOL thanks for that. Steemit mommy. Haha, I would like to say that is the first time I have heard that but sadly it isn't. I don't want to be a mommy to more.. I will stay with the title of friend. You are always a hoot though, thanks for being you.
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
You're so nice for commenting on this post. For that, I gave you a vote!
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Thanks! That's certainly nice 😀
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
I'm sure it's not! Must just be in your nature to be motherly to all Steemians :)
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
I really wanted to be adopted, but I think I dont deserve it.
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Aww, don't say that. Do a post and try it out.
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Your minnow is totally going to ROCK!!! I love that you fully get the concept and that it's a win everyone!! I can't wait to see your minnow blossom!
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
I can't wait to help out like this, your initiative really made me think how I could help as much cause it has to be a give and take right..so yes I am totally excited about this. Hehe I love the pic.
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
LOL! Good one!!
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
I hope you play along @eaglespirit
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Play what @brandyb? I’ve been adopted already :)
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Whoot whoot! You're awesome for providing this opportunity! Thank you so much. 💕 Here's my application. :) https://steemit.com/adoptaminnow/@katrina-ariel/my-quest-to-become-a-sea-otter-adopt-a-minnow-application
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Wonderful application :)
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Great idea and thanks for the initiative. This will help some of the others get better at their articles. Still many people don't understand that Steemit is looking for quality content rather than copy paste material. I support your idea and I offer my assistance as well for any one that wants to improve. I might be new here but I am a contributer for Quora, Reddit and countless others :)
Thanks for the support, @Topkpop.
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
@alexdory, I'd be up for some support if you're available, I'm also a newbie, check out my posts, I'd appreciate a review of my content. Let me know what you think. Peace.
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Yes, there are definitely many that could use some much-needed help at becoming better content creators and better Steemit users. Glad you are also offering your help up to those in need in one way or another here.
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Great idea! That's very kind of you to offer so much help. I wish I had seen something like this when I was a noob. Hmm... actually I've only been here 4 months—I'm still a noob!
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Because I'm your lord and saviour
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
To do this you must have to keep patient it will be a exam of you patient@topkpop
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
That is one thing I have a lot of that is for sure.
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
I fall short of some of the requirements but I am really a fast and humble learner.
Can I still make a post for adoptaminnow today? My week has been very stressful.
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Yes, go ahead. I am heading to bed right now anyways so I won't be looking over all the applications fully again until tomorrow. Looking forward to reading it.
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Finally, I was able to put something together.
Please check it out when you are free @topkpop, https://steemit.com/adoptaminnow/@emjoe/my-leap-out-of-the-minnow-zone-application-for-adoptaminnow-project
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Ok, thanks for the opportunity.
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit