View this post on Hive: π² Steemit is an Instant Gratification Monster and produces a New Generation of Content Creators
I have moved all my content away from the now centralized and controlled Steem blockchain to the decentralized Hive blockchain.
The main problem with Steemit right now is it's a loose collection of applications to create a meta-app that needs to be integrated into 1 app on all platforms that basically works the same on all platforms.
The second main problem is that there is no available taxonomy of forum groups. Only tags, and the only work so well.. on their own.
So something like subreddits will add a new dimension for Steemit for groups based on interest, on a more specific basis, and not just on personalities (and who can be most popular).
Third; the above two issues, are hindered by distractions in priorities and goals.
Cool graphics, great article. Followed.
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Thank you Surfyogi for your great comment and upvote!
I agree partly on the first problem. Steemit lacks many features that third party apps easily provide. I hope that the new UX/UI they announced witll deal with that. In general though I think it is awesome how modular people can build apps around Steem.
The second problem is absolutely terrible! It is so difficult to find good content you are interested in. ChainBB is a nice step but to be honest I would prefer that within Steemit in a not-so forum style way. I think this is crucial for the growth of Steemit. However, it is not influencing my Gratification Monster very much. ;)
About the third I don't have an opinion since I know to little from the inner circle of Steemit inc.
How does Steemit motivates you to create content, @surfyogi?
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Loving the theme of this post my man! 100% upvoted!
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Thanks, Zane! I try to experiment with new things like these image styles for example. Haven't really found my way there yet. ;)
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I agree with you that unlike other social media or other websites, the audience you can reach here goes much faster. That is what makes Steemit more lively for me.
The instant gratification monster you are talking about, has also its dark side I think. When people are not rewarded instantly for the work they have put it in, it leads to instant disappointment, so to say. For those people it might be very discouraging to continue and they need really a lot of endurance.
However I think this is a good thing, those people will keep creating good stuff, because they like it, and are not only in here because of the money... Those people are making Steemit great :)
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Right, currently it is very difficult to activate the monster. You need to work towards that first and that could and will be better. Everaything is still so new here and we evolve in with the speed of light.
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Exactly on point. We do this because this is what we do. What better place to do it then here? No better time to get on this rocket ship
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Fantastic!!!
Some of us come here without any prior 'content creation' experience but if you understand steemit, it kinda forces the creativity out of you.
Steemit has revolutionized the way content is rewarded.
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You are right, even if you come here without being a creator previously you kind of become quickly one yourself!
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Nailed it. We do this because this is what we do. I used to do it for free. There is no better feeling than providing value to the human race.most creators don't have big ego"s. It's nice to get a pat on the back for pouring yourself I to something. We all have some kind d of talent that can benefit the community
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Exactly, @sostrin!
If we get the chance we are all creators!
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@flauwy,
Let's get some gratifisteemification going on up in here! I'm working hard to be a power steemer. but you know its been a month today! happy monthiversary to me!
thanks for all you do!
@Lymmerik
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Happy Monthday!
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@flauwy,
Thanks. It has really been fun, and interesting to learn new things. I can't wait to see what a year under my belt looks like. Thank you for the cool graphic!
@Lymmerik
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Yeah it is hard to imagine what will happen after one year. Things move fast here.
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Love how you made your pictures crooked. Really makes the post stand out more.
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Thank you, I try to stand out. This is a bit experimental but I like the direction. I am glad you like it. :)
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Nice one bro. Your graphic designs are amazing... Wish i could get some too like dat signature at the end of your post it so cool.
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For your eloquent comment you shall receive the approval of Steemy:
If you don't know who Steemy is check out my tutorial series with Steemy the animated puppet:
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Thanks alot i really really appreciate this. It means alot to me!
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You are welcome! :)
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This wonderful post has received a bellyrub 10.84 % upvote from @bellyrub thanks to this cool cat: @flauwy. My pops @zeartul is one of your top steemit witness, if you like my bellyrubs please go vote for him, if you love what he is doing vote for this comment as well.
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This post has received a 23.8 % upvote from @boomerang thanks to: @flauwy
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Love it! You rock..Resteemed.
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Oh nice. I really appreciate every resteem! It helps so much.
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Same here and you are most welcome. Hey cool graphics! Did you do that for me? You are amazing!
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Yes, use it as you please, but keep the honor of Steemy alive ;)
If you haven#T checked out my Steemy animated show do so now! :P
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I just did and I will use it on all my posts. Thanks so much!!
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Awesome. I will try to bring more videos every other day.
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Great!! I will have to bookmark your channel so I don't miss them.
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Your post had been curated by the @buildawhale team and mentioned here:
https://steemit.com/buildawhale/@buildawhale/buildawhale-curation-digest-10-02-17
You have received a Whaleshare Token upvote (@officialfuzzy) thanks to @akrid.
Keep up the good work and original content, everyone appreciates it!
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This post has received a 6.52 % upvote from @booster thanks to: @flauwy.
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This post has received a 17.56 % upvote from @buildawhale thanks to: @flauwy. Send at least 0.25 SBD to @buildawhale with a post link in the memo field for a portion of the next vote.
To support our curation initiative, please vote on my owner, @themarkymark, as a Steem Witness
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Um was geht es, wenn du es noch nicht wissen solltest:
Deutsch β English β Update β aktuell
Ein entspanntes Wochenende wΓΌnscht Doc_Quincho!
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Hey @quincho, thanks for the update. I appreciate something like this because it is tough to keep up with everyone. I will check it out!
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Thats nice, @flauwy! Thanks a lot!
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Um was geht es, wenn du es noch nicht wissen solltest:
Deutsch β English β Update β aktuell
Ein entspanntes Wochenende wΓΌnscht Doc_Quincho!
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First of all, love the graphics :) I was grabbed by the monster immediately, I got lucky on my first real post and was blessed by Curie with a 300 dollar payout. After that I was hooked. The monster keeps pushing me to get better and improve. The monster is addicting, powerful and once he gets his hooks in you, he won't let go. I love it!
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Wow you made 300 on your first post? Nice one!
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Yeah, It wasn't until later that I figured out how lucky I was.
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Haha, I bet! The next weeks must have been tough to go through after such a starter.
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Funny thing was that I got a trending post 3 weeks in a row. It was only after 4 -5 weeks I understood that getting 200-300 dollars every weekend wasn't a regular thing :) . I figured out later that is was the curie trail who were responsible for my good fortune.
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Oooh, how nice. That explains some of your nice stash of SP. Well, you deserve it!
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Well said. As long as people can keep things in perspective. Obviously, on other platforms, we don't get monetary rewards for just posting, but people drive an audience to their other enterprises. That is hard on a relatively small platform like Steemit.
If people throw themselves into producing here and neglect other venues, they might find that the few cents per article are not enough to keep them here.
From what I have seen - a lot of the ones doing really well have been here for awhile and also invested by buying steem.
I do agree that quality content producers are good for the platform.
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Great post and awesome theme! Congratulations @flauwy
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Thank you, I put love into my posts. ;)
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I feel like there are instant gratification monsters everywhere in social media! The difference is that elsewhere I am left feeling dirty and used. With Steemits I am left feeling minty-clean and refreshed. Booyah! β
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Yes, that is right. The first time I heard about psychological effects from social media was from people getting addicted to likes. Steemit is much more than that.
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I was just telling someone on FB about Steemit. I mentioned that initially, when I heard 'how great the community here is...' I thought... yep - of course. One. Giant. Huge. Circle-jerk. Of course everyone is nice and friendly - WHEN THERE'S MONEY TO BE MADE!!! And OBVIOUSLY there is an element of that. But what I have come to actually see is how genuine people are, how it fosters sharing and collective collaboration, that people will GENUINELY upvote when given reason to, that if feels good to, in some small way, lift other people up. Of course there are exceptions to every rule but yeah, overall, this place is pretty sweet!!!!! Loving that I'm finding little tidbits of random crazyness people have come up with! π Like... I'm not actually going to @ mention him because I feel like I'm 'taxing' the bot to death(even though, that's what he's there for...) but have you heard of cleverbot? He will re-follow if you follow him and upvote your stuff... you can even just @ mention him in a comment. Something as little as that can put a smile on someones face. I found that thanks to @ubg. Anyways. Keep up the good work! See you around π
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I agree, on the surface it is a bit weird. But love and compassion are stronger than greed and have flowerd into a marvelous community here! The financial aspect makes it so powerful, without it the effect would be like hot air. Nice but doesn't change much. Steemit DOES change for so many.
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This is more like it @flawny
Content creation is the inherent jurisdiction of creativity
We have to embrace it and learn to ply the trade with every seriousness, knowing fully well, we are cocooned by this gratification monsters
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Nice choice of words, @nwokike! :)
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nice post upvoted and follow
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Cool, fast reader in 30 seconds after publishing. ;)
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Oh I love those!! :D
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