First post. Life without Facebook.

nadfor404 (48) in introduceyourself • 5 years ago

Hello... World?

I'm Nadine, just a 20-something gal working in IT. I enjoy the art of coffee brewing, and Elon Musk memes.

A few weeks ago, I pulled the plug. I finally deleted my Facebook account and de-Googled myself. So far... I don't miss it whatsoever. It's just been a bit of a pain trying to find a new platform similar enough to Facebook to entice my family and friends to make the switch too. I think it'll come with time though, we'll see.

For now, I've just been keeping in touch with my direct family and friends over text/SMS and sharing pictures via iCloud shared albums. I guess I can live with that.

As a privacy-focused person, it does feel weird to be publishing this publicly, but, I do want to give this new site a try. I'm happy that to see this blockchain system advancing rapidly, and am confident we'll keep seeing new and better social media sites popping up gradually over the next decade. Here's to a new chapter for the World Wide Web!

Fight for your data.

#DataRightsMovement

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5 years ago by nadfor404 (48)

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partiko (66) · 5 years ago

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joeyarnoldvn (61) · 5 years ago (edited)

Do you know that there are Internet time machines, screenshots, archives, cache, saved web pages, saved pictures, of websites, like the Wayback machine? For example, there is https://archive.org and some things that may have been removed off the Internet can be found there and sometimes can be found in Google Cache when you go to search for things. Also, other websites. It is all a long story. But I believe in what you are saying, in fighting for data, for privacy, that is the fourth amendment which tech cartels have been violating alongside Fair Use, rights, liberties, free speech, the second amendment, etc.

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tuanis (59) · 5 years ago

Welcome to steemit @nadfor404.

Join @minnowsupport project for more help
Checkout @helpie for daily trivias and useful information
Join @qurator a good quality support project
Checkout @steembasicincome
Help us save the forest with @treeplanter

Welcome the new steemians. Have a great day!

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nadfor404 (48) · 5 years ago

Sweet! I'll check it out!

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jacobpeacock (66) · 5 years ago

Welcome aboard @nadfor404!

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nadfor404 (48) · 5 years ago

Thank you!

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jacobpeacock (66) · 5 years ago

:) You are quite welcome!

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novacadian (58) · 5 years ago

Welcome to the Chain, @nadfor404. It's coming up to a year since cutting my ties to Facebook. Allow me to assure you there is life after FB. 😎

Following with interest.

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nadfor404 (48) · 5 years ago

My first impression of your username - hmm I wonder if he's from Nova Scotia? clicks profile ...Yeeeep!
Hello to my fellow Maratimer'! (Grew up in NB, but now living in the states)

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novacadian (58) · 5 years ago

♪ It's a small world after all... ♫ 😎

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brittandjosie (71) · 5 years ago

Hello Nadine,
This is not an automated answer its ME and welcome to Steemit. Its different to FB but its a great addictive platform.
You are a Steemian now! And your first blog is online. Better late than never, and I'm sure one day we will say those were the very early days of Steemit, so congrats! Whats essential here is regular posting off good quality blogs.
So start writing ! Tell us about your life, passion, animals or your work.
That Will attract possible followers.
Do be carefull with your passwords, they are yours and yours only.
Maybe read my blog https://steemit.com/community/@brittandjosie/4-o-clocky-steem-keys-key-to-your-succes-so-secure-them
Look up the free Steemify app in the Appstore or read this blog https://steemit.com/busy/@exyle/using-steemify-to-stay-up-to-date-about-the-blockchain-like-project-destiny-please-consider-blockbrothers-for-your-witness-vote Thats helpfull too.
Next to Steemify I use Appics and Partiko to post.

You can also visit our discord server The Steem Terminal is your one-stop location for learning about destinations on the Steem Blockchain & Discord. Here you will find people who are willing to answer the questions you may have as a new Steemian, documents to assist you, a place to learn and practice, and find out about the many opportunities to connect with other Steemians! Or the account @heyhaveyamet ( a coop with @xcountytravelers ) Where we highlight newcomers.

Hope this helps for now. Good luck, and Full Steem Ahead! Let me know if you have questions,

Love from the Netherlands
Britt

https://discord.gg/CAM3mX
steemterminal discord invite

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nadfor404 (48) · 5 years ago

Awesome! Thanks!

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steemitboard (66) · 5 years ago

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shuvo35 (81) · 5 years ago

Wellcome steemit

Posted using Partiko Android

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esteemapp (75) · 5 years ago

Welcome nadfor404!
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galenkp (75) · 5 years ago

Hi Nadine, welcome to steem and the brave new world that is life without Facebook.

I got rid of Facebook a couple years ago, although to be honest I didn't use it much anyway. It was the best thing I've done in a long time.

I'be been using the blockchain for about two and a half years and have enjoyed it, engaging with others and generally just babbling on about stuff that interests me.

Anyway, you've got your first blog out the way and you'll push on from here. If you have any questions feel free to hit me up, although there's smarter people on here than me.

All the best.

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arcange (73) · 5 years ago (edited)

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jamerussell (58) · 5 years ago

Welcome to the Steemit community @nadfor404!
We sincerely hope you find everything you are looking for and have found a new home here.

Eight suggestions to consider:

Guard your passwords carefully, and only publish with the posting key,
Use your active key only for wallet transactions, keychain and steemconnect,
The master password is only used to reset compromised passwords,
DO NOT lose your passwords; copy and store offline,
Do not publish other people's work, be it photos or written, without credit,
be sure to source all of your work, even if it is your own.
An introduceyourself tag is used only once, and
When you open your steemit.com, in the upper right corner of the page there are 3 bars. Click on those, and then on the "welcome", and you will get a lot of reading material that will help you.
Do NOT open any links in memos or comments that you do not know who they belong to. If it sounds too good to be true it probably is, so the old saying goes. There is nothing free here.

I found you because @xcountytravelers and @brittandjosie from @heyhaveyamet presented and promoted your publication to get more exposure and help you grow faster.

If you find yourself overwhelmed and need some guidance, or if you have any questions, there are informed Steemians available who can help you; you can click to go to the Steem Terminal in Discord here:

Have fun and happy Steeming!

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chekohler (70) · 5 years ago

Hey @nadfor404

Well since you can't be 404'd in normie social media we're happy to have you join us in this crazy tin foil hat side of the internet. If I didn't run social media campaigns I would also completely remove myself from it as for personal I don't add anything to these sites.I agree its time to take back your data and stop turning yourself into a commodity that you get no benefit from.

Hope you will enjoy your time here on steemit, learn all about the decentralised life and share your ideas and experiences with us. You've won over a new follower in me :)

Keep it up and see you around the blockchain

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prettynicevideo (72) · 5 years ago

Welcome to Steemit and the Steem Blockchain! My name is Francesca @prettynicevideo there are a ton of Dapps like the apps you may have used on google, Steem has dapps. #appics is a great one for keeping your family in the loop with pictures and video. It kinda reminds me of Instagram. So maybe you can get them in that way! In any rate, I'll be following your journey! If you get lost, visit the folks @steemterminal. They can help you get where ya going!

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