Telling People About Steemit: Last Winter VS. Now, A Look Into the Absurdity of Human Nature

sohaib2967 (41) · 7 years ago

Just thought to read some of your posts after the JOURNAL ENTRY you just posted. Seriously every single one of your post has had a great impact on numerous audiences. Also wanted to mention that this post especially had me catching , reason being the SUBJECT. Great of you to popularise STEEMIT among the global world. You truly are a great writer.
I just hope I could learn from you as much as i can :)
Thumbs up @stellabelle.

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stellabelle (75) · 7 years ago

Thanks. I can tell you are sincere. Much appreciated.

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pal (61) · 7 years ago

1399 alredy? I have no idea we growing so fast!

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kaylinart (75) · 7 years ago

WWWOOOO Hoo! This gets me so excited! We will get there! Soon this will be the favorite site!

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papadopoulos (48) · 7 years ago

yes it will , FB pays nothing and gets into your private life and they make money ...how stupid is that. Steemit makes to much sense! I just cashed out $75 and still have money in my steampower after 3 weeks.. thats nuts I had no idea what I was doing...I love steemit

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ldauch (53) · 7 years ago

I wish that I had found Steemit a year ago but happy I found it now. Steemit is what facebook should have been. A type of network that can reward its users and give motivation to improve.

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stellabelle (75) · 7 years ago

1,399 IS CRAZY!!!!!! YOU WERE LIKE ONE OF MY EASIEST CONVERTS BECAUSE YOU JUST TOOK IT ALL IN STRIDE....

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brianphobos (70) · 7 years ago

Here is another picture of the people trying to get on Steemit because I don't think some people here got the picture.

Also if you don't trust the LIVE FEED video above here is the actual graph from Google Trends.

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stellabelle (75) · 7 years ago (edited)

ha ha!!!!! That was the exact gif I was looking for!!!! i knew Dan was a genius whom people wouldn't comprehend until....

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stellabelle (75) · 7 years ago

That graph is NUTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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brianphobos (70) · 7 years ago

Yeah it is pretty unreal and it shot up out of nowhere overnight in a lot of ways!

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hitmeasap (71) · 7 years ago

It doesn't matter how much I talk about Steemit with my friends. They ignore everything I say and none of them cares. - That's also one of the main reasons for me to do the things I do, for minnows and for others. - I want people to care, understand and use the social media platform they all deserve to use. I'm glad your friends are eager to start, mine are still like this:

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mattclarke (68) · 7 years ago

I'm finding it easier to just make new friends, here, than drag my old ones kicking and screaming.
Do they have no mechanism for recognising opportunities in advance?

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stellabelle (75) · 7 years ago

I set up accounts for 3 people in one day: my mom, my best entrepreneur friend, and my neighbor.
And loads of facebook friends are joining up plus everyone i meet randomly at restaurants, etc.

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hitmeasap (71) · 7 years ago

I helped my girlfriend, but she lost motivation pretty quickly. This wasn't the right platform for her. - She loves to share her photos and instagram & facebook is an easier choice for her, as she already has tons of friends there. However, I've been trying to convince her to come back, as I've seen the photo category on Steemit is getting more attention now than in the early days, when she was here. - That being said, I have brought some of my clients and co-workers to Steemit, but none of them have put in the necessary effort that it requires. - And that's one of the reasons I'm working hard to make Steemit a better place for newcomers. I encourage and motivate new people, as I want them to succeed and to see Steemit for what it is. - A superb source of an extra income, but also the best social media platform I've ever seen. - I will continue to work hard to achieve these goals, and one day, when I've become an established Steemian, which is my long haul goal, I'll be able to prove it for everyone.

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globaldoodlegems (56) · 7 years ago

I just think a lot of people dont realize the potential they disconnect at some level and regard you as a dreamer .... as they just can't understand that it is real....and a lot will not have the stamina to keep it up if they dont see magic right away lol ...magic happens when we work hard and stay at it ... this is why some succeed ...they stay at it and do not get deterred

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globaldoodlegems (56) · 7 years ago

I get that too... and then they roll their eyes at eachother lo l .....it's like a brainfart ...

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wipgirl (50) · 7 years ago

I'm rolling up my sleeves!

Work just took on a whole new exciting energy.

My time is now being spent directing all my other social media platforms to steemit.

I have no reason to go to Facebook to release content...drive it all to steemit, I say!

I love #getyourassonsteemit!!

I'm 2 weeks in and spreading the word like wildfire.

Thanks Stellabelle! You're the first person I read when I arrived here and you really got me up and swimming with the minnows.

Much love for your quick wit, sassy intelligence, kind advice, and your kick ass info!

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stellabelle (75) · 7 years ago

thanks.

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farmandadventure (56) · 7 years ago

I'm having a blast telling people! Heres what happened to me today https://steemit.com/steem/@farmandadventure/so-i-just-drew-a-crowd-in-a-discount-store-sharing-steemit
I always enjoy your posts...thanks For sharing!

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topdog (53) · 7 years ago

@stellabelle, I quote Mahatma Gandhiji here " First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight with you, then you win"

That sums up everything.

But having said that, steemit is no walk in the park. There is no easy money here. Every $$, is extremely hard earned, especially for the minnows who have no SP, no followers, No idea about blogging, but only an eye full of dreams and hopes. I know, coz I am one of them. Writing every post exhausts me, sometimes drive me nuts and I am here only a fortnight, but then this amazing platform also excites me. After a post that fails to generate interest, I just put down my head and say to myself "tomorrow is another day, another opportunity" and get back to writing.

I know one thing for sure now. Never Quit 😊

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stellabelle (75) · 7 years ago

People with a Never Quit attitude are pretty much the ones who become dolphins.

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igor-steem (56) · 7 years ago

Hi @stellabelle. I would like to translate this article into Russian. What do you think about it?

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stellabelle (75) · 7 years ago

yes, do it! I allow anyone to translate and keep any rewards for yourself. just post a link to the source. that's all i ask.

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igor-steem (56) · 7 years ago (edited)

@stellabelle I translated this post. Here there is the interpretation.

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mountaingal (37) · 7 years ago

I just found Steemit. I only wish I'd had a friend who had mentioned it last year! I'm so excited to be part of the growing of this community. Great post!

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globaldoodlegems (56) · 7 years ago

me too ! I love it here and also wish I had been on earlier

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mountaingal (37) · 7 years ago

I finally just dove in (like 2 minutes ago), and posted my first post now that I've been browsing for a little bit, and I'm already addicted. Hahaha :)

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timeshiftarts (55) · 7 years ago

Why would the news report on anything that they aren't paid to ...

Oh wait ...

The only way i discovered Steemit was because I was doing some research on cryptocurrency. I've suggested my facebook friends come check it out, and even told a few people I know who are reasonably frequent bloggers, but I guess I'm doing it wrong.

Any strategy suggestions?

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joeyrocketfilms (56) · 7 years ago (edited)

lol I'm getting a few noses turned up at me here and there. I showed a few people our last conversation and that impressed the hell out of them. I'll be bringing in as many as I can! Just bought more and powered up again too :) It's like I opened the biggest box under the tree during christmas every time I power up. I just used my 1st slider on this post and I was like
It was only .10 but thats because I'm delegating some

I sure wish I discovered this last June but at least I discovered it this June!

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globaldoodlegems (56) · 7 years ago

me too ! I wish I had taken the leap a year ago ...but now I am here to stay and make the best of it

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joeyrocketfilms (56) · 7 years ago

Same here. Love this place!

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stellabelle (75) · 7 years ago

was that your $30 comment? If that doesn't wake up people, i don't know what will....

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joeyrocketfilms (56) · 7 years ago

lol yea, raised some eyebrows! Awesome sauce!

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paco (63) · 7 years ago

I converted a friend to join us. My first and not even my family believes me or cares to hear about it. But i'll keep on trying.

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globaldoodlegems (56) · 7 years ago

me too I keep trying ... so far I got 5 in .... and about 13 are in the making bit by bit ...

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majikthought (48) · 7 years ago

Preach the truth! I told so many peeps on FB and in real life about this amazing site! You would think that peeps would come in droves when you tell them that they can get paid for posting their content( but the masses are asleep)! lol! I guess that's more money for us to be had! Let's get this $$$

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steemboys (57) · 7 years ago

Party could be over soon, when new members realize its not as good as expected. Very hard for minnows to build followers and make some bucks. But yes it works

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paulyaces76 (51) · 7 years ago

We'll, it's because you are successful on here and can show them results. You've put in your time and your posts are very well done!

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team-leibniz (62) · 7 years ago

Well, your friends are light years ahead of mine then. I still get eye rolls and sarcastic pats on the head.

We are all so very early to this cryptocurrency expirement, and no matter how large the early herd appears to be, I'm convinced it pales in comparison to what it will be.

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kontora (49) · 7 years ago

First of all I am so happy about the current rate of growth. Pretty soon celebrities and big name YouTubers will jump on board it will hit the internet like a tsunami. I did tell my friends about it and they're just only getting into crypto but when I told them about Steemit and Steem they thought I was just pitching another crypto. I have to teach them about the positive community here and how it rewards creators and innovators.

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stackin (78) · 7 years ago

SHESH, I think its because we're just awesome people lol

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captainobviou3 (63) · 7 years ago

Preach!

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ozwald (48) · 7 years ago

OH YEAH Great post! Still working on my friends.

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cecirod1218 (57) · 7 years ago (edited)

I've been trying to get my family and friends to join and they just laugh they'd rather mess with Facebook😱 This is by far the best social media I've ever been on , people are kind, supportive, loving and just with that its a better place. You get to see how others live what they eat their culture, their towns, countries. Where else can you get all that? And the best part you form friendships which to me is amazing because so far everyone has been amazing. So I laughed at your post showing all the animals running towards something😂 and the stats you gave, since my beginning in here I would get discouraged even depressed but I now have total faith in it and know its going to get better and better and that's saying alot because it's already great! I will not stop trying to get more people on here, I explained it to three strangers at a restaurant and a few at the gas stations and post office in my little town and most of them have joined! One person at a time, hope your having a lovely Monday

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heelzkinu (57) · 7 years ago

Congratulations Steemit!
People are supporting you and I can see after June the number of registration is increasing day by day !
Love it
#Steemitlove
Keep sharing keep smiling @stellabelle

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kingvelt (50) · 7 years ago

Wow the last dance haha XD

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farmstead (56) · 7 years ago

Hahah only our roommate has joined so far... Hahah I have been posting about it a little bit on my FB. But, I don't want to try too hard... I'm having a hard enough time gaining foothold around here as it is! I know way too many talented people. ;) hahahaha Kidding. But mostly they're pretty skeptical. shrug More for me??

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stellabelle (75) · 7 years ago

Well, it works best if you have your friends on here........the more people who know you, the more votes you'll get. The tribal system is alive and well in here...

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farmstead (56) · 7 years ago

Well of course that's true. I was mostly kidding. :D

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randolphrope (60) · 7 years ago

I still get a blank stare when I tell my co-workers about Crypto and how they can best learn about it through Steem.it.

I get the question . . . "why are you still working then?"

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sanks7 (56) · 7 years ago

Wow great post you are really a great writer but excellent keep it up.....

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artedellavita (64) · 7 years ago

We're movin' on up! haha great, no awesome news! :)

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bluerthangreen (60) · 7 years ago

They're too busy talking about Trump and Russia. There's no time to cover real news. In fact, if they actually covered the growing Steemit community the pleebs might start asking questions about where money comes from.

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stellabelle (75) · 7 years ago

good points. Another reason to get on here....we actually learn valuable information.

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weetreebonsai (54) · 7 years ago

I am loving it for so many reason!

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jeevesix (55) · 7 years ago

I think it just takes time, but ultimately the platform is going to reach a point where it won't be ignored. I honestly only found out about Steemit and joined a few weeks ago. But I wish I'd found it a lot sooner.

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mariacherries (54) · 7 years ago

Loved the last gif, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice 😱

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gardengirlcanada (60) · 7 years ago

Cute. Thanks for the Giggles. Love the video's. I was in the same situation. I told my friends about STEEMIT last August, and some laughed at me, now when I tell them the $ I have made, they are like really and what was that website again. LOL

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stellabelle (75) · 7 years ago

ha ha!!!!!! It's almost insane.

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gardengirlcanada (60) · 7 years ago

It has taken me almost a year to get almost 500 followers, and that took work and a bunch of posts, but I am not giving up, after all Rome was not built in a day. LOL Thanks

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ladycrypto (51) · 7 years ago (edited)

Unfortunately I'm still at the frog stage. I even started a FB group to give them tips on how to start up and people just look at the post but nobody comments :( I feel like giving up on trying to help these people as I'm sure they are starting to think I'm a bit crazy :/

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stellabelle (75) · 7 years ago

Just slap a #getyourassonsteemit meme on your facebook feed......

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dijana969 (57) · 7 years ago

I joined, posted, upvoted, but still feel invisible, love your work !

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dwightjaden (63) · 7 years ago

Count me in! Im a believer even im a newbie, i hope my dream for my family will come true. Dream big! Steem big! Steemian go.. go...go....!!!

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rhader (40) · 7 years ago

The growth has been insane. This site is the real deal. Load up on steem

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orionsbelt (50) · 7 years ago

the news media is anyways owned by top 1% and they definitely don't want to let world know about this!

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matthewdavid (54) · 7 years ago

It does look like the growth has been incredible over the last couple weeks. I joined just about about a week ago, but already there are over 20,000 more people signed up after I joined. That's incredible growth in a short time!

More than 10% of the people on steemit joined within the last couple weeks.

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baah (61) · 7 years ago

Wow, no way, completely forgot that world outside steemit exists, we're at 1399 from the top! WOOOOT WOOOOOOOT!

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teukumukhlis (70) · 7 years ago

Fantastic! Steemit will the best choice for blogging and social media.

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janreyqm1 (50) · 7 years ago

I have no time for facebook at this moment but steemit to the highest peak!

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goatgarden (51) · 7 years ago

Before long the media won't be able to ignore it. But what will they say???

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shirish5 (57) · 7 years ago

We are gaining popularity very fast!

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eralash (29) · 7 years ago

Как интересно

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captainobviou3 (63) · 7 years ago

Totally cracks me up. My wife is hooked now! Asking me all kinds of questions 😆😂

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connecteconomy (71) · 7 years ago

LOL those gifs!!!
I'm still mostly at the frog stage, ha ha! :D

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trevorlyman (54) · 7 years ago

It's almost as if the images are insinuating there is a stampede of people joining the site.

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reko (70) · 7 years ago

Steemit is indeed an idea whose time has come and we're now witnessing the start of a paradigm shift of epic proportions! :)

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mady27 (58) · 7 years ago

OMG I hope soon we will came at no.1 on alexa ranking

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abigail-dantes (67) · 7 years ago

What a great, funny post to read to start the day! I just came here to check how my very first article (which I posted last night is doing). Steemit is definetely the kind of social network I enjoy!

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hatemmkh (55) · 7 years ago

that's awesome @stellabelle

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mikail.bayram (39) · 7 years ago

When I heard about the concept I wasnt sure it would work too. But when I saw what kind of a community steemit has, I have big hopes...!!!

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randowhale (67) · 7 years ago

This post received a 4.8% upvote from @randowhale thanks to @stellabelle! For more information, click here!

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doggedfi (50) · 7 years ago

Wonder when we move out of the Beta stage and get some mainstream coverage?

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steemwizards (50) · 7 years ago

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ahrobin (20) · 7 years ago

Cool

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cdwyatt (51) · 7 years ago

We should get Matt Drudge on Steemit😀

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kanedizzle08 (54) · 7 years ago (edited)

Ain't this true I still have people who don't understand crypto and when I talk to them about steemit they look at me like im dumb or like I'm getting sucked into a scam and then they just blow me off. I do have a few people tho who are really interested and keep asking more and more about it. I wish people would just do some research when they hear about stuff instead of writing it off right away. Thanks for this post makes me feel a bit better that this happens to others also. love your content. I just wish I was smart to buy some when I first got here when it was like .12 cents lol

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steempowerpics (69) · 7 years ago

@stellabelle, your perspective on the "history" of the Steemit platform is way beyond mine. But I see the trend boiling in the background. It's just a matter of time before Facebook and others feel the presence and pressure of Steemit. As soon as it impacts their share price, it will be news.

I think the connection to crypto that the media originally labeled as the evil currency of the dark web has put a negative tinge to all things related, but that is clearly wearing off.

In the quest dominance and greed, I fear that facebook may dabble in this area, their own alt coin, or straight out jacking the Steemit concept as a course of business evolution. I think we are all tired of in-your-face ad-driven content. Just as google watches, dabbles, then jumps in to dominate and crush all competition.

I hope together, all those who believe in this new content-driven community can keep Steemit way out in front. I know I'm in it for the long run.

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stellabelle (75) · 7 years ago

well i can tell you that in March we were all staring at eachother.....and there were crickets, everywhere.
It's waaaaaay different now.

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steempowerpics (69) · 7 years ago

That's good. You can definitely sense the excitement building even as the crypto markets take their much need sideways move for a bit.

Also I've been meaning to ask you, do you get involved in witness voting? I have been trying to read through them all, some I know from posts and reply interactions, but most I don't. I don't understand enough of the tech/ability aspect to cast a qualified vote. If you do, do you accept yourself to be a proxy voter for other members?

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dali.soh (50) · 7 years ago

There's a long way to go before Steemit overtakes Facebook. I guess we can call it the "Steem-ppening" if you will.

My prediction for "Steem-ppening" is 3 years....or earlier.

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cheeto.blue (61) · 7 years ago

Wow!! Amazing how people are scared of being early adopters. But, as soon as there's "money" to be made then people want to join the badwagon.
I do believe that crypto in general is still in it's infancy. We are still going to see a lot change in the next few years - super excited!!!
I see your mom isn't following you on here either? Guess you better help her out there :)

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