Why Are You Here on Steemit...??? Win 1 SBD and 1 SteemBasicIncome for &#x27;Best Comment&#x27;

cstrimel (52) · 7 years ago

First of all, I love contests without rules!

I’m on Steemit for many of the same reasons you listed, and of the last, maybe to learn about blockchain is the one at the top. From there, my main personal reason for being here, as in staying, or haven’t left, is that I am really, really, really appreciating the subtle motivation it is giving me to write on a fairly regular basis. I learned to love writing as an angstful teenager. Recently it occurred to me that writing might have damn well saved me. Ever since that time, I’ve seen writing like a lot of other healthy practices, like reading, exercising, cleaning my space, etc. all of those things are the type that obvious happiness when I’m doing them, but for some reason I go through long periods when I just don’t. I see that as perhaps life’s biggest struggle — how to maintain the practices that bring sustainable happiness. So, I love that I’m writing regularly (and also the additional fun reading I’m doing).
Thanks for doing this contest. Spread the positivity!

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averageoutsider (57) · 7 years ago

Yes...NO RULES are GOOD @cstrimel ...Thank you for your response. Ahhhh..."how to maintain the practices that bring sustainable happiness" a challenge to many of us after finding the keys to happiness.

Well spoken. Many of us can relate...thanks for sharing.

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n1rvana (37) · 7 years ago

@averageoutsider I was attracted to steemit for a number of reasons:They are pointed below:

• People are making thousands of dollars and if you’re reading this, I’m willing to bet that you want to be a part of this incredible new community too.

• Steemit knows that your content, attention, and time are valuable. That is why they have created a revolutionary new social media platform that actually pays it's users for the value that they add.

• It pays both the content creators when their post gets upvoted, as well as the people who curate the best content on the site by upvoting others post.

• Steemit currency units can be traded, bought, and sold on the open market just like all of the other digital currencies.

averageoutsider (57) · 7 years ago

Thank you for entering @n1rvana ...best wishes on your steemit journey. Your response is well formatted.

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n1rvana (37) · 7 years ago

welcome @avergeoutsider .. I'm really glad you liked it .. Hoping for best response:) :) :)

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blog-beginner (53) · 7 years ago

I had definitely joined steemit for rewards. Some extra and easy money. I was lubed by the trending posts shown on the home page. Excited I immediately signed up and when approved I immediately posted a question about airdrops. But it did not even cross 0.10 cents. Haha. Then I realised it wasn't that easy.
Eventually I learned the key point which was networking. But now more than rewards I believe in the platform and idea behind it.
So I have decided to use the money earned from steemit to be invested back in itself to earn more. Until it reaches a sizable amount. After that I will be using that money for a good cause. Not sure what though.
Currently I'm just thinking of spending it on my maids kids education. It may change to something else if o find a better cause by then.
I have been saving money earned from paybacks, cashbacks and surprise lotteries for the same cause. Its been an year now. Hope to reach there in an year or so.
BTW good you are not falling for the paid bid bots. I hope all whales do as u do. Would help build the community and in turn earn more in the long run.

averageoutsider (57) · 7 years ago (edited)

Thank you for entering the comment contest with your reply...I hope that your "maids kids" are well deserving of their room fix-up...Bid bots; yuk...but they are tempting. I did a small experiment with a few some time ago to see how they worked. I wasn't impressed, but I guess it depends which ones you use, and for 'what' reason.

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fullcoverbetting (69) · 7 years ago

Because you didn't put down any requirements, I will upvote and participate. I also will try to keep my response as minimal as possible, because I do tend go write longs replies.
Just like many of us, I was allured by the money part of Steemit. After been blogging for so long on blogger, with so few response it was something fresh!
In the beginning I was too much focused on the money, and because I did write a decent introduction post, this became a poisoned gift! After the introduction post which did get some upvote, the dark days began. Post weren't noticed, didn't get any value and this all crushed my motiviation.
But then out of the dark I did get a free delegation and everything changed. I did get my motivation back and was able to turn down the money part (not completely, but I'm now seeing it much more as a nice side effect)!
Now it is for all about interaction. The Steem platform is a mix between old fashioned blogging and some facebook!
The Steem blockchain stands on a crossroad. People are starting a friendly war against bots. People are trying to interact more, which is utmost important! The steem blockchain needs 2 types of users. The ones who are creating great posts, which makes us think, and by doing this they are giving us a platform to interact which each other! The second type and the commenters. They don't like or are not good in creating own post, but they use the platform given by the types 1, to interact with the other and other commenters. This and only this is the way to go for the Steem blockchain!
That's why I'm always trying to write my articles in such way, to go other a platform to interact, to get to know new people!
As long as we can, forget about the money part a little bit, than it will be fine.
While the witnesses have a big vote in the future of the Steem blockchain, I am confident that the users will decide what it will be
Thx for giving us this platform to interact with each other!
Gr,
Peter

averageoutsider (57) · 7 years ago

Thank you... @fullcoverbetting for a thoughtful response. The old blogging sites like blogspot etc. did seem to lack flavor.

Oh those "dark days"...how they affect most of us in the same way. It seems that the average poster here rarely gets a vote beyond the first couple of hours, and for a mere pittance compared to those who built a 'true' following or learned some other method.

Keeping a focus on reasons other than 'just' the money here on steemit, does seem to help us remain excited and participating. I hope those in control here, come up with good ideas and implement them for the benefit of us all.

I also want to thank you for the vote...you are correct...'no rules' or requirements are posted for this comment contest; something that I 'like' I also wanted it to be 'uncomplicated' quick and easy to participate in...and from the looks of it, the response is already better than I expected.

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fullcoverbetting (69) · 7 years ago

I also did ran a contest a week ago and had the upvote rules.
I decide when handing out the prices, that this wasn’t the way to go! So I decided to scratch the upvote requirement. The only rule was to place a genuine comment.
Did cost me more than I expected. Give away 12 SBI sponsorships!

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averageoutsider (57) · 7 years ago (edited)

I thought I saw a post regarding your contest a while back...You gave away 12 shares of 'SBI' love. A good thing. Thank you.

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fullcoverbetting (69) · 7 years ago

I am planning an ever bigger one, which really will cost my some Steem. Planning a contest around the upcoming world cup and will be given away 32 SBI shares! Really hope that it will attract some attention.
I don't mind given back to the community, the community has been great to me too!
I also don't like prices in the form of Steem of SBD, because they could abuse it. The SBI price is a push in the back, to keep posting and giving the steem blockchain an extra platform for interaction!

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averageoutsider (57) · 7 years ago

Keep doing your thing here on the platform. Good luck with your next contest as well; a generous reward pool.

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crescendoofpeace (63) · 7 years ago

I became aware of Steemit when a financial newsletter I follow recommended STEEM as one of five cryptos the author believed would break out in the long term. I joined shortly thereafter.

His logic was that the built-in use of the Steemit platform, its exponential growth, and people, such as myself, wanting to leave Facebook and other social media platforms in the dust, as a long-term driving force, could send its underlying value well beyond other cryptos without such use cases.

I believe in blockchain technology, in the decentralization of currencies, and in creating a more even playing field for local and world commerce, from micropayments to buying a house, with zero need to involve self-serving banks and/or government entities, with their massive and usually unwarranted fees.

I strongly believe in bypassing - and firing, if you will - Wall Street and the central banksters, worldwide, who have held our economies and peoples hostage for over a century, while enriching themselves at everyones' expense.

I was also looking for greater visibility for my writing, art and other projects, for a place to share my knowledge, and to build an online presence, that was not beholden to hosting companies who, quite frankly, are not always reliable or trustworthy (I'm looking at you, 1and1.com).

Have I found it? Partially.

It is discouraging when early-adopter whales strip-mine the reward pools for their own benefit, without posting any original content of their own, thus harming ALL other users, especially minnows such as myself.

But despite their lack of fair play, I still believe in the long term potential of Steemit, as the increasingly growing demand for STEEM and SBD as a direct result of its massively increased engagement, particularly as STEEM-based apps grow in popularity, point to long-term, and potentially exponential, growth in value.

Yes, we need better ways of weeding out non-posts and plagiarism, but it is coming, and we are still in the beta phase. We already have a lot of wonderful Steemians working actively to improve the platform for us all.

I'm here for the long term. How about you?

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averageoutsider (57) · 7 years ago

Very nicely written @crescendoofpeace Thank you for responding. There are many of us that share your feelings regarding cryptocurrencies potential to change the monetary system and controllers...Our voices will be heard through sites such as steemit, and our actions here as well.

nymia.aryn (58) · 7 years ago (edited)

When I heard about Steemit, I was very excited and got started. It was a lot to figure out since this is my first block chain/decentralized/crypto experience but now that I am here, I am here to share my art. I make drawings ever since the day I know how to hold a pencil and have developed my skills through the years but I didn't do anything with it and there was nothing that inspired me to do more with it. So that is why I am here on Steemit, I am still developing myself in becoming the illustrator I can be, it gives me the feeling that I can do so much more with my talent than before, that gives me confidence and I also get rewards for it ;) To inspire others with my drawing who can share their (art)creative work too, I like to add something in this community to stay positive in life even when life gets hard sometimes.
Steem- on everyone :)
xx

averageoutsider (57) · 7 years ago

Thank you @nymia.aryn ... Happy to hear that you're being inspired by your participation here on steemit. Finding your 'niche' here offers rewards even beyond what we are earning in cryptocurrency. I wish you continued inspiration within the community.

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nymia.aryn (58) · 7 years ago

Thank you so much! Yes far beyond crypto earnings Indeed! I wish you also a lot of inspiration here ;)

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curatorcat (66) · 7 years ago

Interesting contest @averageoutsider; I really like the "no rules" bit!

I'm on Steemit because cats infiltrated the blockchain millennia ago — we were carved into stone blocks by the ancient Egyptians — so I am merely keeping up a proud tradition. Of course, leaving your mark on the modern blockchain is much easier!

My Humans love cats, but they insisted that they didn't want their own more serious Steemit blogs "infected" with endless cute kitten pictures and cat memes, so I had to have my own account for that. No worries, I'll show them! Cats have magical, mystical powers... or, at least, they quickly become an inevitable part of almost any social media.

Anyway, Steemit is cool and sometimes people need momentary diversions that are cute/fluffy but not just plain dumb and brainless... and that's what I hope to offer here.

Of course, being a cat I am also a fan of independence and anarchy and no rules. And, of course, "being kept," which makes the idea of any basic income program attractive as well... and Steemit seems to be home to a number of such initiatives.

=^..^=

averageoutsider (57) · 7 years ago

Yes @curatorcat No rules are good (mostly) I only like rules that actually help protect the innocent against violence and other predatory malfeasance.

I thoroughly enjoyed reading your post. Cats are 'good' people...I've rescued a few in my time (or they rescued me) and I have two regular strays that come visit me.

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mikesthoughts (58) · 7 years ago

Why am I on Steemit?
To find my life.

Three, or was it four months ago now my friend finally badgered me into creating an account here on Steemit. Like pretty much everybody I'd put it off, the complex pyramid of how things worked daunting to a mind and body besieged by various demons such as mine.

But. I logged on. Looked around. Then began to type. I was lucky to have written for publications in the past so words weren't that hard. Crude from disuse, but they were there. Oh man were they there.

The dam that held them back was strong. Years of silence, pent up like a scream, behind a solid wall of steel. But there were cracks. Streams began to spray from the tiniest. Which grew, and grew and grew.

Then it burst. Words flooded the valley. Posts, comments, communities. Everywhere. I couldn't stop them from coming out. Writing into the late hours of the night, rehashing stories I hadn't told in years...or anyone. My travels, philosophy, art, you name it. Like seeing color for the first time my world began to fill itself in as finally I found an audience.

A dream that had become thin finally found form again. Steem wasn't just a site, it was a currency, a way to receive value for the work I did, and man did this site give. A world that wished to set itself apart from reality, and to create a place that humanity really deserves. I could make money, perhaps even a living from what I did. Which, despite my level of ability, has been such a challenge.

So, when you ask why I'm here, it's to find my life again. To put my feet under me again and launch for the stars yet another time.

Thanks for reading and hope you're having a great day! Win or lose, that was fun to write :) Putting down in words what you are here to do...great psychological principal behind it ;)

averageoutsider (57) · 7 years ago (edited)

Thank you... @mikesthoughts ...You are so right about steemit being somewhat "complex" and daunting to comprehend all the intricacies of mvests, SP, sbd, reputation, curation, witnesses etc. and how all these various aspects work. Perhaps the powers behind the scenes need to consider 'simplification' in the future? It definitely is more convoluted than need be...

Focusing more on the content you enjoy creating while here keeps the headaches away, attempting to transverse the system. We come to understand the structure a bit better as time goes by, with help from others, and researching steemit in bits and pieces...

Best wishes in your journey.

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mikesthoughts (58) · 7 years ago

Yeah, it's a system that will hopefully right itself eventually. I know there's a lot of rumblings going on from witnesses and stuff. Way beyond my level as a non-programming minnow so I don't concern myself too much about it.

Thanks much! And you on yours :)

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bitbrain (63) · 7 years ago

(I'm not competing in your competition here, this is just a general comment)

Wow. Your thoughts/opinions are almost exactly the same as my own. If it helps at all, there is at least one other person here with the same point of view.

averageoutsider (57) · 7 years ago (edited)

Thank you for the response & upvote bitbrain...much appreciated.

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cyemela (63) · 7 years ago

Thanks @averageoutsider for generating this discussion. Agree with everyone here.

I'd written blogs on MySpace that turned into an ebook before launching a podcast. Of course MySpace had pretty much died before that.

We did the show networking on Facebook. Still communicate with people there.

When we stopped doing the show didn't have much to say. We'd been doing it for five years. So it became my personality on Facebook.

Digging deeper, and trying to move on to something else. Two things happened. One, my friend from the show wanted me to look into cryptocurrency. Two, a Facebook friend wrote a post about Steemit.

Steemit's cool because its got me blogging again like MySpace. And since Facebook, Social Media looks to be around for a while. Might as well be rewarded. Thanks!

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averageoutsider (57) · 7 years ago

Thanks @cyemela nice response...Yes, "might as well be rewarded" our 'time' has 'value'...

ronel (61) · 7 years ago

My account here on Steemit just evolved but very slowly. I came up with the idea of free upvote+follow+resteem service, provided the content submitted passes the guidelines required.

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angryman (67) · 7 years ago

I joined steemit because I'm old, was drunk and had nothing better to do at the time...But now that I made some friends here, I'm gonna stick around to see if I can raise enough money to buy a burial plot at the local cemetary...in case I die someday.

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averageoutsider (57) · 7 years ago

You can't enter this contest @angryman ...you're a 'judge' stop playing around and get your rest...you're gonna need it "old man" especially after reading all the entries...Ha Ha

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iamthegray (62) · 7 years ago

Why am I on Steemit?

The catchphrase says it all: Come for the reward, stay for the community.

I joined Steemit for the reward but I'm here because I've made a couple of friends who make it feel like home.

When you've got money and you've got love, what more could you ask for?

To be honest, there are a lot of things that make Steemit kinda frustrating. But happiness is a choice. I choose to be happy. I choose to keep going. And the little reward I get plus the support from fellow writers is enough to keep me going

Blessings

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averageoutsider (57) · 7 years ago (edited)

Thank you @iamthegray ...Yes, we 'do' have a choice. We 'can' choose to be happy. Steemit can be frustrating in some ways, I agree but it is a 'young' thing that is still growing...Let's guide it in the right direction.

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lynxki (38) · 7 years ago

Since I am interested in basic income I read about Manna, and then got curious about Steemit and joined. There are a few things about the community that made me decide to stick around;

I want to learn more about blockchains and cryptocurrencies
On Steemit it is possible to discuss topics in a civil Tone
There is a lot interesting posts in here, I am learning stuff here
The rewards for posting are the same regardless of where in the world you are. This is a great step towards an equal distribution of wealth in the world
I can write about topics that interests me, reach people around the world and just maybe make a small difference..

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averageoutsider (57) · 7 years ago

Thank you @lynxki ...Manna does air-drops of currency to members, in case anyone here has never heard of it, for just signing up... The "civil tone" you write about, hopefully will not change all that much once the platform grows and the 'trolls' start invading.

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eroticabian (55) · 7 years ago

I came here to unleash the side of me that has always been desperate to write. To create new worlds with my words, to invoke passion and imagination.

I came here to meet others and explore other people's various artworks and creative endeavors.

I came here because of the ability to make even a little bit of financial reward from my efforts.

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averageoutsider (57) · 7 years ago

Thank you @eroticabian well put, and a seemingly honest, personal response.

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metzli (64) · 7 years ago

Hi 👋🏽

I’m here to build a retirement account with my writing ❤️❤️

I’m blogging in a couple of niches right now, looking for my favorite. I think my favorite might be fiction...

Thanks for asking. I think steemit is awesome 😎

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averageoutsider (57) · 7 years ago

Nice to the point response @metzli and good luck with that retirement account; perhaps crypto will help a lot of us in that journey of financial stability. I probably would be in better shape that way as well should platforms like this existed years ago....

Thank you for responding and I too think that steemit is awesome...

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alexstacy (48) · 7 years ago

I joined because I am listening. I am listening to what the world wants of me in order to make it a better place for all living creatures. That intention led me to the friends and tribe that I have, and that tribe led me to steemit.
I am here because it feels right. It feels good. It feels like the next step in the rEvolution of social media and I want to support and be a part of that.
I am excited to be here and discover the intricacies of blockchain and implementing it as a tool to overcome negative forces of destruction, oppression and dominance.
I am here because I think that is what the world wants of me, and I am listening.

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alexstacy (48) · 7 years ago (edited)

This was also great timing for this question as I just wrote my feelings in an article today! Here it is if you're interested in knowing more: https://steemit.com/steemit/@alexstacy/wide-eyed-hatchling-trying-to-survive-in-a-sea-of-sharks Although it may fall into the category you introduced this post with, I feel I kept it pretty positive and was mostly looking for advice on how to traverse this experience.

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averageoutsider (57) · 7 years ago

Thank you @alexstacy I enjoyed your response...I will check out that post you submitted in the near future. Keep participating; I think that you are correct regarding steemit as an evolution of social media.

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achim03 (63) · 7 years ago

I discovered steemit around two weeks ago. I found the concept revolutionnary because it combines many interesting features:
It is a social network controlled by its members. The more a member is invested in the network, the more weight he bears which I find the best way to promote the system. Somebody who is heavily invested will do everything in its power that the system continues running smoothly. So it is a kind a natural control where everybody may be a winner.
In addition it offers a liberty that you cannot find on other networks with an ecosystem of websites and services that evolve around it. It offers possibilities of spin offs and new concepts that are linkable to the blockchain. In addition, it is possible to earn an income with it not depending on ads and sales which I truely find revolutionary.

Steemit is the social network that involves inovation in itself, powered by its own members. I am looking forward to see it evolves...

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averageoutsider (57) · 7 years ago

Thank you @achim03 ... your observations are well expressed here. Hopefully those "liberties" you mention here, do not get trampled upon in the future like they are on those 'centralized' platforms.

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paradigmprospect (69) · 7 years ago

I came to Steemit to tell the cosmic stories I have experienced and to share my insights into often unquestioned ideas that most people take for absolutely given and certain. In relaying my journey and the important steps along the way I hope to share with people not only a rational way of inquiry into these topics and areas, but also to showcase how I was eventually forced to leave whole worldviews behind me - only to get caught in another tangle of dogmas and unrecognized assumptions. And how that journey eventually led me to ditch the most common worldviews altogether due to simple probabilities emerging in front of me spawned by my experiences I never would have thought were in store for me this life.

It's a journey from the mundane via the aware to the universal, if I were forced to give the kid a name ;)

Quickly after arriving here though I recognized my mission to be something else mainly. Namely that I have always been a bridge builder for people whose views are usually not reconcileable at first sight and that building tribes of the most diverse caliber and on no specific worldview requirement is the most organic thing I can do with my life, fusing music, experiences and research into one giant journey - offering to share my viewpoints with those keen on discovering them(selves) through my work - no matter where they currently find themselves in life.

We basically have each other to remind us who we are,e specially when noone mandates how things out to be seen.

I feel we are so deep in artificial narratives today that building tribes has become my highest priority. And after a few months on Steemit I can say - it's working out beautifully. I am really proud of all the people I have connected with so far, feels like building a family within the huricane that is Steemit.

Incidentally, your blog looks rather interesting to me, just like your willingness to share abundance. I will keep an eye on you, followed ;)

Thanks for the chance to help me get clear again why I'm actually here. Sometimes I tend to get lost in my own story of past chapters, and I'm thrilled to finally catch up on my blog to where I feel I am today. Slowly, but surely.

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averageoutsider (57) · 7 years ago

Thank you for commenting @paradigmprospect with an in depth write...You are among the 'tie' group here; I will need to go to the random draw I imagine with the top contenders. Have a happy day.

paradigmprospect (69) · 7 years ago

It's always fun to use "the outside" to get more clear about "the inside". And any excuse I get to remind myself why I am here and what my mission is, is welcome, even without any 'prizes'. so thanks again for this opportunity <3

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cherylsonty (61) · 7 years ago

My motive coming to steemit was to earn, earlier this year i promised myself that i was going to attempt doing different things just to earn a living.

So when a friend of mine told me about steemit, she said it was a platform where you blog and earn and since she was looking for money she has to do.

I was interested in earning and that was how i joined.

But them being on the platform some other things have sustained me.

There is much love in the community, even from people i don't know.

That hunger for self development has also kept me, i learnt alot everyday from writing and other people's blog.

A lot things has really changed about me, even some things that seemed very difficult for me before, steemit has helped me grow.

That is what is keeping me.

Thanks for asking!

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averageoutsider (57) · 7 years ago

Thank you @cherylsonty ...I think that most of us came here for the reward system at first too, then discovered other reasons to stay and participate. Sharing in different ways has benefits beyond the materialistic side.

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tiempoyesp (39) · 7 years ago

I find an excellent platform to write and know different expressions of art, literature, music, ways of life. Also, it allows you to acquire skills to generate business. Until now I have seen that this is positive here

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averageoutsider (57) · 7 years ago

Thank you for entering @tiempoyesp with your short, but sweet response. Sometimes just a few words are all that is needed...

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zingali (51) · 7 years ago

I'm here on #steemit for several reasons :

To meet people in real life.
To sharpen my creative writing skills.
To spend my time on something that is NOT facebook.
To find inspiration on topics that appeal to my tastes.
To be a part of a community that is supportive and not exploitative.

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averageoutsider (57) · 7 years ago

Thank you for responding @zingali ... nicely expressed. Short and sweet; nothing wrong with that.

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proto26 (57) · 7 years ago

I'm here on steemit to share my unique experience of the world and what I make of it. I like to create small works of art and see what other people think while at the same time getting new ideas and insights from other people. I'm here to share and to grow as a person as well. The idea of earning for the content I share drew me in but while I knew this wasn't a get-rich-quick scheme, I thought I'd find/learn something along my journey.

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averageoutsider (57) · 7 years ago

Thank you @proto26 a nice 'positive' response...

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ahmadmanga (65) · 7 years ago (edited)

Well, I'm on steemit because it's a place where I can earn something for the things I was posting for free before (mostly on facebook.)

The total freedom that comes with the system, while is very flawed and can be easily abused (I hope another future system makes some compromises for it.) This freedom is something unique and should be valued.

Sometimes I think centralized systems are better than steemit because they can be controlled and abusers won't stay long on them, on steemit even if someone has negative rep their posts can still be viewed on the blockchain in other ways. Actually for normal people I think normal social media/blogging platforms are better than this site.

But the decentralization steemit features should stay, with all it's flaws it gives us a chance to do things that can't be done otherwise... And we as a community should (and we do) find ways to make the system better without changing this vision...

People who share this vision are either really amazing/good people or really amazing/bad abusers, the usual (normal) people don't stay here for long because of the flaws, this makes conversations with people who choose to stay more meaningful, or so I think...

That, and who could say "No" to (potential) earnings?

EDITED: a typo

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averageoutsider (57) · 7 years ago

A little confusing @ahmadmanga but thanks for posting...(("Sometimes I think decentralized systems are better than steemit ")) Perhaps you meant to say 'centralized' because you indicated correctly about steemit being decentralized later in your post.

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ahmadmanga (65) · 7 years ago

Whoops, thanks for reminding me, yeah that's what I meant... I'll edit the original comment.

Perhaps you meant to say 'centralized'

Sorry, I thought I double checked it...

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averageoutsider (57) · 7 years ago

No sweat ahmadmanga...I'm not deducting points for typos or structure in this contest. Thanks for sharing.

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ahmadmanga (65) · 7 years ago

Haha, I forgot it was even a contest. I just answered because I liked the question

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averageoutsider (57) · 7 years ago

That is so funny....

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oliverlai (48) · 7 years ago (edited)

I joined Steemit because it's decentralized. It gives you freedom of speech. Like Facebook, the Chinese government wanted Zuckerberg to shut up, but he loves freedom of speech too, and my government just "helped him" shut up. So, decentralization is a good way to go about it. It allows people to take their own responsibilities on what to say and what not to say.

Steemit pays us to write and upvote, and it's in the form of crypto. So, we get paid for sharing opinions, and it can't be confiscated.

I like that it gives us full control over what to share with the world on a guaranteed network. It's true democracy.

About bots, I don't like this idea, but we have to face it. We can't change the world, so we have to play along to allow ourselves to be seen.

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averageoutsider (57) · 7 years ago

Thank you for your voice @oliverai but you kind of lost me with that 'Zuckerberg' "loves freedom of speech too" comment...??? Perhaps something got lost in the translation? Facebook has been among those suppressing freedom of speech through gross censorship of opposing views.

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oliverlai (48) · 7 years ago

OH... goodness..~ i didn't lose you. because my gov muted facebook in my country, i didn't know much what was going on there. XD

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oliverlai (48) · 7 years ago

anyway, chinese gov or facebook, they can't deprive freedom of speech from us anymore, since steemit is here. yay!!

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averageoutsider (57) · 7 years ago

Yes...freedom is the key.

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mytechtrail (59) · 7 years ago

Blatent copy:
The catchphrase says it all: Come for the reward, stay for the community.
I came because I was trying to blog and the idea of getting a monetary reward was appealing. I have discovered a great community who are very supporting.

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averageoutsider (57) · 7 years ago

Thanks @mytechtrail ...getting rewarded (monetarily) for our 'time' and effort blogging is a positive thing; nothing to be embarrassed about. Keep interacting with the community here in a supportive way.

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elpriist (29) · 7 years ago

Well I stumbled upon this platform by chance, I never had any idea of Steemit before like a month ago, honestly I am still not sure of the reason am here on Steemit, but so far I have came across lots of amazing things happening here and seriously if I can stand a ground am looking forward to making lots of money from this platform and In the process I hope to impact the community positively

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averageoutsider (57) · 7 years ago

Thank you...Impacting the community in a positive way is commendable @elpriist

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cryptkeeper17 (64) · 7 years ago

Excellent idea @averageoutsider, simple open ended contests are often the best in my book!
--First I can't help but enjoy the monetizing of free will among the those that are lucky enough to be on here right now. This is built so much more on what we would like to see rather than with fiat currencies that mandate policies and government interests first with the people's interests in a distant second place in the current order of economic decision making. I also enjoy greatly the bond that has been created among the community members, and the diversity of background, thought, and outright geographical spread of people I talk to on here. I am from Iowa (United States) and have talked with maybe two or three people from my state, none of which I knew at all. So it a real meet and greet of people that all started out as strangers. The other very cool thing is the video game aspect of taking part in an 'epic win' that is shared among the communities I associate. It brings the best possible version of yourself out quite often in this exercise having you do things you very likely wouldn't do for the person standing next to you at times, but wakes you up and shakes you on here occasionally in what's possible when the virtue of turning strangers away, by turning them into friends.

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averageoutsider (57) · 7 years ago

Thank you for the well thought out comment @cryptkeeper17 it is always nice to read positive feedback. Have a wonderful day.

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larrythonia (52) · 7 years ago

Steemit is a place to be.
I don't need to set up lies to win this contest but I'll be real and true to myself.
Having heard the good testimonies from my friends about steemit I coudn't help than to join immediately.
I join steemit to help develop my writing skills. In facts i'm still on the process of developing the skills.
I joined Steemit so that I can gain financial freedom from the quality post I'll make.
I joined Steemit, to make friends that have the same goal, aim and objective so that I can get to learn and share knowledge with them.

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averageoutsider (57) · 7 years ago (edited)

Thank you @larrythonia ...a good response. Yes, steemit does allow for growth in different directions, and the monetary value earned now, has the ability to grow exponentially in the future.

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sancti (62) · 7 years ago

Yes..
Although the monetary value keeps fluctuating, there is a greater hope for better market.

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zero-infinity (52) · 7 years ago

My blog explores the Nature of Reality in the form of oracular exploration.

I also do Oracular posts on my blog that I consider performance art - a collaborative and co-creative process between the Oracle and Querent where I do readings for people.

Here is a good example.

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averageoutsider (57) · 7 years ago

Thank you @zero-infinity ... perhaps some of the readers here will take you up on the offer.

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