I have said this before and I am here to talk about it again.
Steem whales don't look with good eyes on microblogging creators.
And since the big majority of users in here still have a small amount of Steem power it is difficult to keep self sustained and support this type of content.
But it is an hypocrite opinion. Because you see many of the whales that have bigger amounts of steem power uploading microblogging posts and self sustaining themselves. But then they will judge and not support others.
We see already many dapps on our community coming and going because they suffer with the lack of support and use.
We had @zappl (that apparently it is planning to come back), we had @steepshot (that is dead as well), we even have @appics that have planned big time to be part of the community (probably will leave the Steem blockchain).
Many users here for sure prefer microblogging but are "forced" to create long format type of blog posts to get attention and keep themselves relevant.
Nothing against long format blogs, it is just not the type of content I usually consume. And even if now and then I do enjoy creating them. It is not what I lean as a first option for my content that is more photography and video inclined.
Do You think that our community would benefit of having more microblogging dapps?
Do You think whales should be more supportive of that type of content?
Just in case You are wondering. For the GREAT MAJORITY microblogging is not as easy as it looks.
Coming up with new and original content on the daily. Updated. New. Different. Entertaining. Educative. Funny.
IT IS DIFFICULT AND REQUIRE A LOT OF WORK.
But this is just my opinion.
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Microblogging is the inevitable destiny of the Steem blockchain. People are just not attentive enough these days to sit through long posts. I prefer creating longer posts to be honest, since I talk a lot haha, but I understand others are different and just want to use the blockchain like they do on social media.
Having said that, I think there's a difference in quality between a single photo or meme and a well researched article or a well put together video. I also believe that effort should be rewarded, so it would be sad to see people give up on high quality content in favour of selfies.
I think microbloggers should also be happy with micro upvotes :)
I hear what you said about whales.. but also, it's their money and they can do with it as they please I guess :)
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But You know that not all of us have the same talents. And not everyone can write. I know that I can't. It was something that I have never enjoyed.
And You as a photographer and also someone that create a lot of content daily know pretty damn well that even sometimes to come up with one photo or even one meme or funny quote is not as simple as You said... Also when You do microblogging You know that it is a nonstop process. It is not that I go to my PC or mobile once a day. Take a selfie and upload it on the internet. There is a whole process behind it and I have to repeat it many times a day. Every single day.
And how are we going to achieve bigger audiences when all the long format big websites on the internet are dying. And blogging is not as popular as it was 5 years ago if the community keep marginalizing this type of content in here.
When it comes to the whales... of course I dont want to say what they have to like or not. All that I want is for them to not try and make seem like microblogging creators are not worth it but in the end they are doing microblogging and upvoting themselves.
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Yes, I know :) It can take days, even weeks to produce one single good photo. Especially portraits of people - all the work that goes on before and and the lighting, makeup, etc.. then there's all the post-processing. I get that.. I think those kinds of posts deserve a good reward as they are just as high quality, as a well researched article (maybe even higher quality)
What I'm talking about is, say, if I just take a quick selfie of myself on my iPhone and just post that. If it gets a higher reward than someone who spent weeks creating an article, then it's a little sad. And that happens A LOT on here actually :)
I think this is a great use case for SMTs. See if SteepShot had its own tokens, then we know that all Steepshot posts are microblogging, then it would feel more like Instagram... as a microblogging platform - then we wouldn't have this issue.
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I only brought this to light because I think the majority of the community in here it is not open at all to the idea of accepting and supporting microblogging in the Steem blockchain and that is a downfall.
The other "shitty" Blockchains that have some functional social media dapps are betting on that approach and I think it is the way to actually get more users.
And here we are with a totally functional Blockchain. A bunch of amazing developers. But in a mindset that doesn't allow that expansion to happen 🤔
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You said it correct. Microblogging is not easy. But it's easy to create than a long post for sure. I think steem will soon adopt microblogging if it really wants to sustain.
I have seen some whale using Appics, it's a good sign. Though I don't microblog but I don't think it can not be a quality post. You can add quality in anything no matter what dapp you are using. :)
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I don’t think it is easier, if it’s shorter to be good you need to work harder, the details show more
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I said it in terms of comparison between the two. Yeah microblogging is not easy as I have said earlier.
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oh yeah I can assure You it is not easy. eheh
Even that "simple" selfies of mine You see. There is always a lot of thought and work behind it.
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It is just different. And everyone have different talents. Just because I can't or enjoy write it doesn't mean I can't get out there good and entertaining stuff.
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I think a microblogging that only contains less than 50 words can be a bit spammy. if someone enjoy photorgraphy, they sure can share their works but probably add more story to it? or how it was taken?
I am not against microblogging. I think it is as difficult as long 250-500 words article. To gain attention and interest, you must know how to fit limited characters into a meaningful, witty, or even funny sentence. But from what I see on twitter as a study case, I think some users even still need to have more room to express their ideas. However, I notice that often, short information creates more engagement than a long post.
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Why do You think I have to explain anything about a photo? For me a good photo can say a lot by itself. When it comes to technical stuff... Do You go to the museum or a photography exhibition and want to learn how it was done... no You want to enjoy the magic of the art and think whatever You want about it.
I myself like to write longer blogs now and then. I enjoy to write the reviews I do. But that doesn't mean everything else I do I put less effort or work. In all honesty I put way more work on my small blog posts than the big ones.
This one for example to prove a point it is literally just a rant that I have written on the coffeeshop in 5 minutes with some random photos that I have edited with VSCO... not even used any of my presets or edited the photos separately.
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I don't think You or anyone have to explain anything about a photo. It is not an obligation. They can speak itself but I think there's a reason why a creator is taking that object, which is something often highlighted in art or photography exhibition. Again, I am not saying you have to say verbose description.
Another point I want to raise is the market where we put our content. Steem as blockchain is diverse. There are people who like short content, blog posts, articles, essays, photography, even gaming. And I am sure people do a great job on finding their own community and support each other. I always see it as, if I want to attract certain types of readers then I must do what attract them. I will not get someone attention if they're not interested in my content. Regarding what you mentioned ,
It might be or might not be true. It seems to me that they prefer medium to long blog posts. But that's not often the case. I think there are some whales out there who will upvote microblogging contents. Nonetheless, instead of thinking they are whales, think that they're also our readers. Perhaps when "whales" don't come our way, it might means- it's outside their interests.
From my experience writing a medium-long content, it's time consuming. It's even more disheartening when you get less interaction for something informative. I do a lot of stream of consciousness writing as well or just rambling. Interestingly, my rambling gets more engagement than my informative content.
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I agree that microblogging probably isn’t viewed favorably here on steem. I think even Nathan and the Dtube Snap was not really that successful because many feel it is too much. However, I think if you look at the success of Instagram stories, as well as Snapchat, and Twitter, we can see that there is a tremendous amount of content that can be created and shared that users like to view routinely. Perhaps with Steem, it’s just a matter of time?
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My only concern is that the mindset here on steem might change too late. :( And You know that I Love here. The internet and social media is going more and more on the microblogging direction. Even all the centralized media news, shows, brands... And in general that's what People look for when they go online. Blogging was big many years ago, we had the video era after that and since that was the beginning of the death of clogging as we knew for many years. And even long format video nowadays is declinning and being substituted by 6 seconds videos as You said with all the stories and short type of content that people watch.
Steem keeps lingering to the idea that only long format written blog posts are "GOOD QUALITY" material. And that have already killed some Dapps we had and it will keep doing it. :(
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So by micro blogging you mean short posts??
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yeah.
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