Steemfest 3, Krakow - A Trip Down Memory Lane

prydefoltz (65) · 6 years ago

Steem isn't a cult ... we disagree too much with each other. We are a nation. Love to make it to a steemfest one year but my liver definitely would say no-go to the drinking:)

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raj808 (71) · 6 years ago (edited)

Steem isn't a cult ... we disagree too much with each other. We are a nation.

😆 😆 😆 I agree @prydefoltz... now I just need to convince my friends... and then on-board them... and then down the rabbit hole we shall go... together 😉

Love to make it to a steemfest one year but my liver definitely would say no-go to the drinking

It is a liver testing experience for sure. I found out recently that I have very mild scaring on my liver, which probably explains why I have such a hard time with drinking. It's only the after effects. I still thoroughly enjoy the drinking part 😆

I hope you make it to Steemfest some day Prydefoltz!

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prydefoltz (65) · 6 years ago

I think once they start to use advertising to flip the bill for those who are not invested in steem and they can comment and post without the whole RC thing, it will be a lot easier to attract and maintain people. I think steemit at least should offer a tiered experience for those who want to interact on the blockchain but not invest intitially. They could about their business posting and commenting but none of it be worth any steem. In theory, advertising would pay for them.

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raj808 (71) · 6 years ago (edited)

the whole RC thing

You hit on the one thing that has people running a mile. I'm currently delegating 200 SP to a new steemian simply so she can comment. Her blog isn't really my style tbh and that's no slight on her, but the reality is that I am doing what stinc, or some other entity should be doing... funding (many other people are delegating newbies as well) the retention of a new steemian, regardless of the fact that I rarely visit that blog.

It needs sorting out. I'm not moaning as I'm happy to help, but honestly... I shouldn't have to do this to ensure a new steemian can interact on the blockchain. That should be standard and then community minded people could delegate simply to empower newbies.

They could about their business posting and commenting but none of it be worth any steem. In theory, advertising would pay for them.

Or, people have to power up a certain amountof steem before they can power down. In the mean time they're given RCs to comment at least 10 times/day in the powering up period. Honestly, I understand that HF20 was trying to combat the people who were spam commenting and self voting comments etc and just powering everything out asap. The whole name of the game for the economy to work is getting a balance between invested SP holders and earnings out. Ha ha, I need to go to Steemfest 4 and talk about this ;-)

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prydefoltz (65) · 6 years ago

You are so right. A lot of steem is being used to fund other blockchains. It is so important to periodically take a look at the wallet of some people on here

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josediccus (75) · 6 years ago

I pictured you in strip clubs and wetness and orgies and I was like "naaaaahhh" that's not you lol but still great to maintain all those memories really I don't know if I'll attend on maybe when steem is 15$ I May, but now nah. Well look at everything

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raj808 (71) · 6 years ago

I pictured you in strip clubs and wetness and orgies and I was like "naaaaahhh" that's not you lol

Ha ha, well there were no orgies but the strip club happened. I get wild when I drink. Unfortunately, I also get sick for the best part of a week after I drink 😬 which is frustrating because if you have the constitution to drink, then steemfest is one hell of a 4 day party 😉

The memories are worth a million sick days though, I hope you make it some day Jose!

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buttcoins (67) · 6 years ago

Such a sweet trip! Thanks for all them recalls... makes me excited for steemfest 4!!
And your friends are right!! ...for sure steem is a cult... but damn the cool aid tastes so good 😂

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raj808 (71) · 6 years ago

Ha ha, yeah I like my global blogging cults to have an annual piss up! 🤣

Hope to make it to SF4 but not sure yet. You going buddy?

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karinxxl (68) · 6 years ago

yeaaaaah write more to join in in Thailand....make it happen!!

(how did the detox go?)

raj808 (71) · 6 years ago

write more to join in in Thailand....make it happen!!

I will do my best Karin 👍🙂

Detox (elemental diet) had absolutely no effect I'm afraid. I've been really down about it the last couple of months after doing it because I had high hopes it might help heal my gut. No change in my symptoms though ☹️

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anouk.nox (70) · 6 years ago

So this was the first one I read (thanks for the reminder!) about SF3 memories.. gonna scroll through the others as well now.. Nice to see how much fun everyone had, and also even when you're a bit introvert, you can still enjoy. I'm the same, I like having fun, but got pretty used to having time for myself and if things get a bit overwhelming, I sometimes also need to have a bit of me-time .. otherwise I will feel too exhausted afterwards. But as long as you know that, you can anticipate on that, right :)

Let's meet in Bangkok !

raj808 (71) · 6 years ago

The trick, if you're an introvert, is to make sure you have your own space Anouk.nox. I stayed in an airbnb with 7 other blokes, and although I did very much enjoy getting to know them, I need my own space a lot and didn't really have it in Krakow at all. But it was fun nonetheless. If I make it this year I am 100% getting a room in a hotel. Even if it breaks the bank. Tbh though, I'm not going unless I can secure decent funds to travel around for a few months as I really want to see Malaysia and Indonesian :-)

We shall see :-)

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cryptopie (81) · 6 years ago

Lovely poem @raj808 it is a very heartfelt masterpiece. :)

It is something to really meet other steemian friends through steemfest because you could establish a better friendship s you have talked to each other already personally.

raj808 (71) · 6 years ago

Lovely poem raj808 it is a very heartfelt masterpiece. :)

Thanks buddy. I appreciate that and I'm glad you enjoyed the poem. You're right, steemfest is a wonderful opportunity to solidify friendships and find people to collaborate with on projects :)

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kaerpediem (70) · 6 years ago

This is why I am working on getting there
I remember reading so much on the wonderful times of SF3 from those who attended and vowed I will make it for the next one
And here you are, sharing on what I didn't get to experience ;p
Just got back from a family getaway and time to save save save
Can't wait to meet those who I know in essence

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raj808 (71) · 6 years ago

It will be great to meet you if I can make it this year

🤞 For a serious bull market and I might just be there 🙂

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vostokarmy (26) · 6 years ago

a steemians dream come true, this is a great description regarding steemfest3 ..great to meet you in the bar that first night, I destroyed myself the two nights before you destroyed yourself and continued destroying myself with the "boozy nights" ....thanks for bringing back a great memory that will live with me forever!

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vladivostok (70) · 6 years ago

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raj808 (71) · 6 years ago

Hi Vlad.

Yeah, it was a blast that first night and gr8 meeting you m8 🙂👍

and continued destroying myself with the "boozy nights"

Ha ha, I wish I could do it! I had a test a few months ago that confirmed I have scarring on my liver .... Which explains why I get 4-5 day hangovers the likes of which ya don't want my friend. It literally feels like I've got good poisoning with lashings of migraine on the side, the day after I drink 😆

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vladivostok (70) · 6 years ago

i feel you man, i need to chill out on the alcohol right now. over doing it is never a good thing, even when steemfest is over.

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spellmaker (62) · 6 years ago

I've been in Poland a few times but never to Krakow. Looks like a great place!

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raj808 (71) · 6 years ago

It really was a great city m8. I've been to Warsaw before and Krakow beat it hands down :-)

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