Commenting Can Be Very Profitable: Start Leaving Them

cryptographic (64) · 7 years ago

@dan would have gained a lot more visibility if he had upvoted big your original post as well.

Interesting upvote nonetheless. BTS community approval, yes, but funding? My understanding is that, with its built-in inflation, an EOS blockchain is self-funding.

Lots to still understand about EOS, both on the theoretical side as well as the real world side. Hope we see more official information and not just upvotes.

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alex.welcomes (45) · 7 years ago

Hey @cryptographic. I meant the following thing: EOS is self funding, but still, it is EOS community, who's going to decide how to use these funds. I doubt it should be EOS initiative to do any changes related to Bitshares. After EOS software is released it will be up to Bitshares whether to migrate and become EOS dApp. If such a decision taken - it'll be related to pretty serious development effort that should be funded by BTS.

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goldendawne (69) · 7 years ago

First.. I have not signed up for or used busy.org ... yet. Maybe one day I will.
I'd be curious to see a post about what the advantages are aside from getting the slider bar before you reach the 500SP level.

Ok, onto my comment. Early on I have made some decent pocket change from my comments, but lately it seems as though no matter how much thought, value to the post I add by commenting or time I put into the my comments they seem to go wayside of earning. But I will be persistent; I always am.

I've also noticed (like today I did a real nice post) and it got tons of UPvotes, some comments but the payout isn't even $2. Makes me think "hmmm, what am I doing wrong lately?" But again, my persistence and dedication to steemit and my blogging page are here to stay.

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cryptographic (64) · 7 years ago

I think this proposal is moving in the right direction. https://steemit.com/utopian-io/@steemhq/how-to-make-steem-great-again-the-exponential-author-reward-method

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taskmaster4450 (78) · 7 years ago

A couple of reasons for that in my opinion.

To start, the price of STEEM is down, so we are seeing a lot less in returns. The second thing that I noticed is that a lot of SP is going to the "war" which is affecting all of us. Those who upvoted much of our content are focused upon using their VP in the other direction. Plus, since a lot of the delegation is focused elsewhere, those of us who were spreading it around carry a lot less vote total than before.

You are not unique on that one....we are all experiencing the same thing.

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indigoocean (67) · 7 years ago

Thanks for this really insightful reply. I hadn't even noticed the decrease, but then I don't have that much time on here to compare anything to. I don't have a clear idea of "normal" to notice variance.

You mean the war over things like people posting an article an hour then using their massive SP to upvote their own posts? Or the bot wars? Or something I haven't even come across yet?

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6 votes

taskmaster4450 (78) · 7 years ago

If you have to ask @indigoocean, it is best to not know.

It is best to avoid it all...that is my view anyway.

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goldendawne (69) · 7 years ago

All your points make sense. I had a feeling about the delegations, SP and VP being shifted elsewhere too.

But I still comment like there's no tomorrow. It's the way I am constructed and the way my brain works. I am a talker and a commentor here; that'll never change.

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dedicatedguy (74) · 7 years ago

Not only is there a lot of SP participating in the flag wars, there is also the growing amount of SP that is being delegated by bid bots.

And those comments were crazy hahahaha, I wonder how do you manage to find them?

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cecicastor (60) · 7 years ago

I noticed is that a lot of SP is going to the "war" which is affecting all of us.

Every fibre of my being is screaming "Avoid! Avoid! Avoid!" Is there no peace way to resolve this conflict and get on with we do best, which is curating and creating content, engaging and perhaps learning something along the way?

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farq (54) · 7 years ago

Just like the real life wars... Always making the rich richer.

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gniksivart (67) · 7 years ago

I think activity on Steemit is just down in general (don't have any facts to back this up just an opinion/observation).

Keep up the great work and all that you do for Steemit. It's nice to see these awesome comments on posts even when things are a little slow/down on Steemit.

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goldendawne (69) · 7 years ago

I know steemit has gone through a few lulls in the past and I have hung in there. This is my second home and I have no plans on going anywhere.

Yes, the activity is going through a little hiccup and some growing pains is all.

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bethwheatcraft (68) · 7 years ago

Definitely think Steemit is seeing a lull. It seems common when the price of SBD is in the toilet.

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taskmaster4450 (78) · 7 years ago

I agree with you @bethwheatcraft.

It seems the attitude goes down which stops people from interacting. Too many pay attention to price actions.

The only way to get by is just keep plugging along and doing what we always do. The price will turn around at some point.

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indigoocean (67) · 7 years ago

I don't even understand why the price of STEEM or SBD matters unless you're cashing out or trying to buy in. Maybe that's the case for the people you refer to.

For me, I just turn everything into SP so the only thing that matters is the relative price between SBD and SP, in that I'm better off waiting to convert SBD to STEEM and then SP when the price of SBD is above STEEM's, which has been the case most of the time I've been on here.

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gniksivart (67) · 7 years ago

You do realize that SBD is supposed to be pegged to $1 right? I would hardly call the price of SBD "in the toilet".

Maybe you meant that price of Steem?

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bethwheatcraft (68) · 7 years ago

When SBD was around 8-9 dollars, this place was hopping. Compared to 8-9 dollars, I would say it's kind of in the toilet at just under 3.

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beemillz (54) · 7 years ago

I am right here with ya!

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indigoocean (67) · 7 years ago

I credit my having gotten off to a pretty good start on here mostly to having focused on commenting at first. That allowed me to build relationships with people while I was still figuring out what to post.

While I've made a few pretty hefty payouts from some old-timers upvoting some of my comments (nothing like those in your screenshots though!) mostly it's more like a steady trickle. But you know, those steady trickles add up, especially since I don't find I have something substantial I want to write a post about every day.

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5 votes

trendo (58) · 7 years ago

Yes, indeed! I've seen so many times when a comment earns a lot of money. Hundreds of dollars and even thousands sometimes! It's hard to get such rewards from comments and I think it's more of a luck thing to earn that much. Of course, luck alone is not enough, but it's a big factor!

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taskmaster4450 (78) · 7 years ago

Certainly there is a degree of luck to it in the sense that it takes a whale coming by and seeing/upvoting it.

Yet I can guarantee that if one does not comment, the upvotes will not come. 😁

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trendo (58) · 7 years ago

Haha, definitely! Only by doing it you can have a chance to be seen and given an upvote by a whale 😃

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steemilicious (37) · 7 years ago

I am a big factor!

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diogosantos (62) · 7 years ago

I had never seen a $300 payout in a comment, that´s amazing, I think that everybody that has free time should be commenting in the platform, that way we are learning from the posts we read, and we might be able to win the lottery, literally...

A payout like that in the comment is worth more than my entire account, even bigger motivation to be smart and active in this great community.

wonderwop (66) · 7 years ago

You just never know who's watching and reading. I noticed it's a lot easier to comment on quality posts. I guess I need to just jump on these posts sooner. Task, can you send me a schedule of what time your next post will be, Central Time please? So I can jump on it. Thanks 😎

taskmaster4450 (78) · 7 years ago

If I had a set schedule I would....but I dont. I post when the mood hits in all honesty. Some days I have more to say than others.

That is why I do two most days, three sometimes, and once in a while four.

I try to get one in first thing in the morning...about 530-600 your time.

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wonderwop (66) · 7 years ago

I know, you're up about 3 hours earlier than me. I can tell you do alotta research on your posts. That's why I come here to get true updates, not fake news. Also, the people that comment on your posts are very knowledgeable. 😎

jakeybrown (57) · 7 years ago

I really need to start commenting more. I've been finding myself time crunched with work picking up again, but I used to make like 25% of my earnings from comments, and that number would be higher if it weren't for you.

Comments are more lucrative than posting early on imo

taskmaster4450 (78) · 7 years ago

Commenting, at least quality, takes time. One has to read articles and watch videos. Yet it does pay off.

We all need to find the time to do more of it.

In my view, we cannot do too much of it. The platform is in dire need of quality commentors.

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samirich (60) · 7 years ago

Leaving out decent and good comments is a good way to earn but then there's a challenge, getting on these posts early to read it through, absorb the content and then leave a meaningful comment takes a bit of time and there's their possibility of a very good comment not getting noticed because others just dropped the regular "nice post, thanks for sharing this information" comments.
Consistency has got to be the key though, and a little bit of patience.

fullcoverbetting (69) · 7 years ago

It all depends on the auther of the post. I can verify that @taskmaster4450 will find your comment and will reward or at least reply to it.
That’s what makes his blog so great. I never had an question unanswered by him. I reallly appreciate authors who go through their replies cause it takes a lot of time. I only have by average 3 to 4 comments on my postings but each genuine one will get a reply. Just like replies on my comments are all read by me and answered if the discussing is still open!

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samirich (60) · 7 years ago

That is awesome then. Im seeing his replies all over the place as well. This seems like an interesting blog to constantly visit.
Always nice to see a follower giving positive reviews about who they are following. Thanks bro

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jongolson (74) · 7 years ago

Dreams of getting to a $100 post here on Steemit one day LOL And seeing comments getting this much LOL Boy oh boy, I have some work to do :)

Great point though, I always try to leave comments that don't just say 'great job keep it up' but actually add to the conversation.

That's the true power of Steemit I think....The conversations :)

taskmaster4450 (78) · 7 years ago

Yes well $100 for a comment is extremely rare...but this shows it does happen.

My point is there is always money in the comment section.

And yes conversation is crucial. This is so important for every aspect of the blockchain...individuals and the entire ecosystem.

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jongolson (74) · 7 years ago

Agree completely. It makes it so much better too, for everyone....Just a little response to a comment or quick conversation adds so much to the community.

research-mind (62) · 7 years ago

I agree with the point about EOS and bitshares peeps creating a work proposal to properly walk the process of making itself relevant on eos platform.

and what you say about the lotto -

You got to be in it to win it.

Simple Sophistication here

I will be challenging myself to rinse and repeat the modality.

Best regards @taskmaster4450

In STEEM WE TRUST

taskmaster4450 (78) · 7 years ago

Steem on my friend.

Together we will all lift this place to unseen heights.

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pacific-yt (62) · 7 years ago (edited)

I think commenting is really, REALLY good. Do you earn curation rewards on comments? I've noticed that one of the days that I spent a lot of time responding and upvoting comments also gave me way more curation than usual.

taskmaster4450 (78) · 7 years ago

You earn curation rewards for upvoting comments.

Comments, on the blockchain, are treated the same at articles...they are entitled to author rewards.

Curation is a result of upvoting, whether it is on a comment or an article.

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lordjames (62) · 7 years ago

Yes, commenting can lead to lots of success. As a new beginner on this platform. Commenting has been the oil which my machines works. Apart from the monetary gains, which I have had some, I have had a chance to learn a whole lots through thoughtful comments. I still feel I have not had enough engagement yet and aim to aspire higher.

fullcoverbetting (69) · 7 years ago

We are on the same page considering commenting on other people’s posts but they have to genuine.
What people most of the time forget is not only commenting on the post but also ro browse through the other comments already placed. In there you can find some interesting viewpoints. By replying on these comments you hae more change to get noticed, could get a double upvote and it even could result in a new follower!
I believe I learned this lesson from you or @preparedwombat.

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taskmaster4450 (78) · 7 years ago

There is a lot of wisdom in the comment sections in addition to money. Often some people commenting have more insight (or at least additional) than the author.

It is a rewarding experience on many levels.

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ldacey-laforge (54) · 7 years ago

I primarily comment for the interaction.

If I get an upvote or two I feel fortunate ~ If I actually get a response I feel extra happy!

I read your post the other day and, having recently been the recipient of a generous SP delegation from @tarazkp, have been commenting like a demon.

Despite knowing that I shouldn't, I am always a little crestfallen at how so many accept praise and encouragement and yet remain unresponsive.

Heyho ~ we are but human eh.

xox

lynncoyle1 (63) · 7 years ago

Hi @taskmaster4450:) I am a firm believer in the power of commenting! In fact, have you ever had a look at @abh12345's 'Curation League' he runs? Not that you need it haha, just out of interest. He has two different lists that he tracks for people who sign up; one is how financially effective your curation skills are, and the second is about how much you comment, regardless of the pay-out. Either way, he's encouraging others to focus on commenting and in the process creating community.

I also have "Busy" but have never really used it. I'd be curious what you find better there than here.

Thanks! Hope you're having a great day :)

preparedwombat (70) · 7 years ago

This is particularly true for newbies. Many seem to be waiting for a whale to spread pixie dust on their posts. But they don’t seem to understand that there are only three dozen whales. A thoughtful comment to a post by a minnow or a dolphin will get noticed.

taskmaster4450 (78) · 7 years ago

Yeah I agree. It is important to try to work up the scale.

A red fish isnt likely to garner the attention of a Whale or even an Orca. Instead, like you pointed out, go with a vote from a minnow or dolphin. As one moves up, then the possibility of getting the other heavier hitters is possible.

Crawl before you can walk.

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josediccus (75) · 7 years ago

You're right, this goes to show that embracing the social aspect of the platform can also bring reward, in fact, I got nearly 1000 of my followers and 85% of them I've actually left good comments on their post, and at least a few upvotes that earned me a little bit of SBD,

Busy.org, has been a bit off, lately, their schedule UPVOTE system has changed, the interphase still remains the same

themanwithnoname (64) · 7 years ago

I'm not mad about it

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outlaw305 (30) · 7 years ago

Pretty Interesting. Here is my official "Comment" lol

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outlaw305 (30) · 7 years ago

First! Btw lol

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nexusvortex777 (50) · 7 years ago

Commenting has been the largest win for me on Steemit. I don't always have an article of my own to share so I browse through the posts and find something that catches my attention, read what the author has presented and then add my own thoughts in the comment section. I think this works for those of us who aren't as confident in our writing but still want to add something to the platform and possibly gain a little payout in return. It's always good to add a nice gif for appeal, too!

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jaber-hossain (30) · 7 years ago

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mateen (32) · 7 years ago

Agreed. commenting is the way to gain reputation and reward also. My reputation score moves from 25 to 29 just by commenting only.

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steemilicious (37) · 7 years ago

Off-topic, but did you see that there was an update for D.tube? it now supports 720p!

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taskmaster4450 (78) · 7 years ago

I was going through it...a rather long post.

But yes it supports 720p.

That is an application that I really need to start doing more on. It is one that I am convinced that will really lift the value of STEEM since I feel it will be a central application in moving everything ahead.

It will be one that will draw people for its functionality, not the prospect of being money based.

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gniksivart (67) · 7 years ago

Commenting can be worth it, but it's so random. You can spend a lot of time making a lot of comments for very little rewards. I think once you start making around $5 per post, unless you just get lucky with a comment, it's just not worth as much commenting.

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taskmaster4450 (78) · 7 years ago

I made this post using Busy.org to see how this application has improved over the last 4-5 months.

It is a beautiful layout.

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fitzgibbon (61) · 7 years ago

Busy.org has indeed improved a LOT, on many aspects I'd say it's better than steemit.com

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goldendawne (69) · 7 years ago

DO you know anyone who has made a post about the advantages of using busy?I don't use it and am curious.

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fitzgibbon (61) · 7 years ago

@fabien, @flauwy, @petecko, @roxane and many more have written about busy.org. Even @busy.org's account is worth checking.

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goldendawne (69) · 7 years ago

GREAT- thank you!

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taskmaster4450 (78) · 7 years ago

@cryptoctopus has put a couple up the last two days.

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goldendawne (69) · 7 years ago

Thank you- He always has some great posts.

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soyrosa (74) · 7 years ago

One 'con' is you're paying a percentage of your rewards to busy/steepshot/zappl and the likes for posting through their apps. Not that I think that's not 'fair' or anything, but it's something I would want to know before making the switch :-)

(They sometimes make up for it by upvoting content if you use their apps - but I figured that only evens out if your content is not rewarded with high upvotes. For less earning accounts I would say: try use the apps and take the random high upvote you could get someday ;-))

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lynncoyle1 (63) · 7 years ago

Hey there @fitzgibbon, I'm with @goldendawne on this one. Can you please give me an example of what's better at busy.org compared with steemit.com. I have both, but haven't really used busy. Thank you so much...

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fitzgibbon (61) · 7 years ago

'Better' compared with another front-end is a matter of taste and convenience. If you are used to a certain way of interacting with Steem and it works, that's fine!

But I'd recommend to try out multiple front-ends once in a while for yourself. For me, once busy or Steemit or zappl or eSteem or whoever comes with a GREAT mobile app, I'll hop on there :)

So far, the mobile apps aren't yet on the level I'd like.

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lynncoyle1 (63) · 7 years ago

Gotcha. I put eSteem on my phone, but I'm not a fan. I'll give Busy a try just to see though. Thanks for the response; I appreciate it!

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fitzgibbon (61) · 7 years ago

Anytime! Hope to hear your thoughts with your Busy.org experiences!

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marysweet (57) · 7 years ago

Beyond the potential monetary value of commenting it adds to the value of this community by way of meaningful interaction.

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samer484 (58) · 7 years ago

Good luck my dear friend @taskmaster4450 👍👍😉

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kiwisteem (0) · 7 years ago

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herbertholmes (56) · 7 years ago

Holy shit! I know about the profitability of commenting and am a strong advocate of it myself. I've never seen payouts like that on comments, though! That's awesome. I still throw a mental party every time I get a $0.50 + comment!

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taskmaster4450 (78) · 7 years ago

$0.50 payout is a pretty good payout especially when SBD is over $4.....

But you are right...I did get a $40 comment once but never near the two in the second post....that is amazing.

It does show that is can happen....

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steemilicious (37) · 7 years ago

I see you have not visited my other channel @bestbroplayer

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sequentialvibe (66) · 7 years ago (edited)

You are so right!

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crypto-econom1st (57) · 7 years ago

Don't you think commen rewards are for most people just like post rewards?
With that I mean that there are only a few comments that receive those kind of rewards. For 99.9% of the minnows goes that they can comment a full year to earn $100.

And about your experiment, I don't know how many comments you posted that week? But I'm guessing it was really a huge number. So that indeed gives you more lottery tickets. Probably even so many that it ain't a lottery anymore.

Anyways if you put a lot of effort in quality comments, it's really worth to get those upvoted. And I enjoy reading your encouraging posts as they show it is possible to make a nice amount of money in a legitimate way.

And last but not least, I'm already happy if my post or comment gets upvoted with any value. I wonder how long I keep smiling if I ever get such rewards.....?

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gadrian (66) · 7 years ago

What's funny is all of these upvotes came as a complete surprise to the commenters. They just did their part, living a good (which turned out to be great) comment. If that's not motivating, what is?

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