NO MORE UNPAID CONTENT: Why the Huffington Post Deciding to Pay Their Writers Matters to You!

benleemusic (62) in dtube • 7 years ago (edited)

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just2random (62) · 7 years ago

A very interesting video indeed.

I always wondered how all my peers in the blogging community were getting featured in the Huff Post. But now you mention it, it's the way you get ahead of the pack.

Offer your services for free and leverage the association.

And on another note, I really like your interview style. Would you consider interview the witnesses sitting at 20-30 to see what they have to offer the platform?

Not much is known about some of them and I imagine plenty would be interested to learn more.

PS: You can miss Jerry Banfield as we already know too much about him ;-)

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benleemusic (62) · 7 years ago

Thanks for your ideas. Is there anyone particular you think I should connect with of those 20-30?

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steemcafe (72) · 7 years ago

Hi Really enjoy your work. Wanted to invite you to speak at Steem Creators Conference April 13-15, 2018 in Las Vegas.
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craigpaterson (38) · 7 years ago

Hi Ben! Thanks so much for sharing this information. I have always been heartbroken by the policy of sites like Huffpost to not pay their writers. While I see the business sense, it always seemed that it was going to be a bad move for everyone, businesses included, in the long run. Which is a very good reason why we are here on Steemit, and have the real direct opportunity to earn from our content! I am really happy to find you here on Steemit, and I look forward to your posts and music!

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benleemusic (62) · 7 years ago

I agree - this feels like we are headed to a more just and sustainable model.

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craigpaterson (38) · 7 years ago

Absolutely. I was blown away by the model of steemit, and really thought for a bit it was too good to be true... but its true! I like that to some degree it is self regulating, if your content is strong, and people like it, the rewards will be proportional over time. If you blast out random useless stuff just to make some cash, you probably won't last long. It really creates the incentive for contributors to dig deep and give their best. I feel like we are on the edge of a new era for artists!

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storytllng.rocks (40) · 7 years ago

It's really good to see that there is actually a shift. I've never understood many of my colleagues (mainly in writing, editing, translating), even in union-like associations, when they said "this work is such fun, doesn't matter that I don't get paid fairly". Of course people should get paid, and get paid fairly, for creating good content. Glad it's taking a turn for the better, and glad that all of us can participate and change things.

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thomaskatan (47) · 7 years ago

Very interesting. I am trying to get the paper that I am currently writing for to join Steemit. Let's get more journalism on the blockchain :)

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benleemusic (62) · 7 years ago

Yep pitch it to them!

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gibber (60) · 7 years ago

I'm excited to see someone on the front edge of this speaking about the content/creator aspect of the near future. wow man it sounds like you are on top of this. best of luck. ps i loved my visit to the "down under" i always found my self with friendly people down there.