Does the idea of currency-driven forums make people less sincere in their communications?steemCreated with Sketch.

in life •  8 years ago 

When I read through the content here, I sometimes get the sense that people are much more pandering in their posts and more guarded in their replies than one would see on a forum like Reddit. Maybe I wouldn't go so far as to call it manners and courtesy born out of monetary greed, but it definitely seems a little odd. Perhaps I just value real candor over false courtesy.

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Maybe I wouldn't go so far as to call it manners and courtesy born out of monetary greed, but it definitely seems a little odd.

It wasn't like that, when I first joined.
Then reputation was introduced.

https://steemit.com/steemit/@felixxx/i-m-worried-about-the-reputation-system

And in the comment section (as if just to prove my point) you can see the thoughtpolice at work.

Have you ever watched the show Black Mirror? I won't throw any spoilers, but this season has an episode regarding digital reputation. It is an excellent series, btw.

I am not sure maybe because there is still more traffic there, oh and thanks upvoted back.

@steemlocomotive we can't really tell - cause we can't read people's thoughts nor their hearts and exercising self control is also possible (I find that more respectable too) plus Steemit traffic is quite international - culture must be an influence plus many people have become virtual friends it could also really be "authentic kindness " and finesse.

I don't have to read anyone's heart when I can read their posts. Plenty of other forums are quite international, but it isn't hard to tell the difference.

@steemlocomotive - I don't know - all I know is I'm enjoying it here so far, whether the comments are fake or not - I remember something @thecryptofiend wrote on one of his articles, I didn't bother to look for cause probably burried but it has something to do with etiquette in posting and commenting here - etiquette - maybe that too is another factor plus no one likes an ass - there was a time there were harsh comments and too vulgar or too rude - it fends people off - can't really tell