Can Autovoting Make Life A Bit Easier? I Guess We'll See

in steemit •  7 years ago  (edited)

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Streamlining Life

When I made up my mind to go all in on Steemit about 4 months ago one of the things that I wanted to make sure I did was to do my best to reply to everyone's comments and upvote them as well. At least the ones that are not spam and people just looking for upvotes. Tons of you have supported my work for a while now. Due to me taking on more responsibility in the Steemit/DTube community things have came to somewhat of a crawl as far as replying to comments and upvoting them.

I enjoy what I do. It's amazing to be able to inspire, motivate, and encourage people. I also of course know that I am not a machine which I have to remind myself of all the time. Otherwise I will try to climb Mount Everest in one day so to speak with trying to get my work done. 

So here's what I will do to make sure I am still supporting those of you who support me. I am now compiling a comment autovote list. Here's the rundown of how this will go. 

Comment Autovote Details


  • I will select the most loyal commenters to go on the comment autovote list (spammers and bots this sucks for you)
  • You will get only one upvote on each post you comment on and a maximum of two upvotes per day even if you write more comments
  • I will increase the upvote weight to offset not voting every single comment from each person per post
  • I will stratify the percentage of voting weight each person receives. I think this is only fair in order to reward those that continue to show support vs those who support every now and then

Some of you mentioned that abusers would take advantage of the autovoting. However, the cool thing is that I have control over who makes the autovote list or not. So those of you, you know who you are, that always support and encourage me will be on that list without question. Much love to everyone.

What are some topics you would like for me to cover?

Have you joined the OneLoveDtube discord group HERE?

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@humanearl,
Auto voting is a good idea, but I personally like manual voting!

Cheers~

I like it too but man it;s getting even more difficult to do it all manually.

Autovoting makes the whole idea of voting simpler and less stressful compared to manual voting. Am cool with the idea

This is a great way to simplify your work here. Everyone will get what he deserves. You worked hard and so you reached a new level. I have been watching you for a long time and therefore I can say that you deserve all your achievements. It's nice to see that you do not forget all those who support you. This is a good example for others.

The main quality of a good message is a call to meditation and the benefits of information being presented. In your messages, these two qualities are combined. So you started to develop and got a good position in OneLoveDtube .

What topics would you like to tell me?

There are many such topics. When I have free time, I want to talk to you in a discord.

Man you can talk to me anytime. I try to answer when I can. You've also supported me for a very long time. There are no words that can describe how i really feel about the support. Amazing!

An interesting idea, this could give you more time to work on your posts and community projects. Im interested how it will work out for you.

I want to be more directly involved with things that go on in the community. That is what I hope to gain from my role with the ONeLoveDtube group. That combined with me continuing to produce my usual content.

Bro your evolving into a buisnes man! 💛

Because you have so many commenters, that should save you some time. What service are you using to do that? I use an autovoter service to hit some of my favorite authors (like you) in case I'm not around to see the post. I don't know that it has an option to upvote commenters. What's your secret? :)

It seems like you're getting organized and that should help in a lot of ways. As things start getting crossed off your list and you start feeling like you're making progress, you'll get even more pumped to see more dominoes fall. I hope it keeps happening!

Yea I have to start automating some stuff but I don't want to lose the human element all together. But this should help out big time. Check out this cool service. https://steemauto.com

Look at that! "Upvote Comments" Brilliant!

I get not wanting to lose the human element, but for people like you, I don't want you missing out on my vote because I believe in your content and you as a person. I want to support that, so I set the autovoter to give you a vote and then when I have time I come read the article. At least then if I don't have time, you still get a boost. I think that's what it's about, at least it is for me.

I didn't even know this was possible!!

What are some topics you would like for me to cover?

What are you using to auto upvote the comments? How? Could you do a tutorial to teach us how to do it? I would love to see it!

I totally understand you auto upvoting some people, you get around 20-30 comments each post, you have a life, you have to create content, you have to take care of your child... it's a lot of work for just 24 hours!!

What normally helps me during times when i'm overworked is having a schedule, you might need one... but it would kinda runaway from the whole point of being a full-time steemian which is not work a 9-5 job...

Schedules and me don;t mix but what I am getting better at is setting rough time frames for when I need to complete things. This gives me a bit of flexibility.

Lol bro I am so late to reply to this. But I actually did a tutorial on how to use Steemauto in this link. https://steemit.com/steemit/@humanearl/fyif2z86

@humanearl sir...
What are some topics you would like for me to cover?
This is my entry....

  1. Self improvement/Self-Hypnosis
  2. Health & Fitness for Busy People
  3. Language Learning Blogs
  4. How to Travel on a Budget (Best hotel deals. Car rental. Trip advice.)
  5. Writing Style
  6. Rescued Animals
  7. Personal Development (Passions & Ambition Pursuing)
  8. Social Dynamics & Communication Skills
  9. Working in Uncommon Fields of Expertise While Location Independence
  10. Self Defense
  11. Recipes for couples without children
  12. Male guide to female communication
  13. Using technology in small business (Google Docs, CRM, credit card processing)
  14. Blogging about special kinds of foods (we’ve got a course on this one!)
  15. Bullying/cyber bullying

Wel done and perfect work sir...

Great list! I'm not versed in all that but I'm sure I could do some of them. #1 is one that I do alot.

@humanearl, that would be very interesting idea to improve followers list. Autovote selection better but I like most manual curation yet. However I every time agree with your best opinions. Stay Blessed.

I know. I like doing it manually too but with more people supporting me it is getting very difficult to do it that way. So far the autovoting has been working but I need to make sure everyone is getting there votes.

You look good brothern, I can tell the spirit is in you Today!
Amen,You just lifted my day and changed my direction :)
Thats how powerful the spirit can be...
Thank You and GB!
Toddjr.
#smtfloridacommunity

Amen to that. Be praying for me. Been frustrated lately.

Will Pray,, remember dear brother being frustrated is just not being able to move past something usually by your choice because you care :)
Stead Fast and It will pass if it hasn't already.
GB..
#smtfloridacommunity #smtcommunity #onelovedtube
Toddjr.

You sure are going to great extent buddy !Getting together many in one place by your posts :)

Well yes it will make your work pretty easy and will save your time :)

looking forward to this effect of the autovote ;)

No worries my man. You are on the list for sure

It really means a lot to me buddy :)

Steem on !

  ·  7 years ago (edited)

Though taking a place on the list of auto voting by you do counts to me but for me your meaningful and positive posts load with energy and optimism are a treasure which is priceless.
Whenever I find time to be on steemit you are one of few people I like to visit.
Every time you come up with an idea that is very innovative and useful for many.
Thank You for being here to encourage and change thinking of many for good.

This is a golden comment. It's priceless too.

Great decision, I have a lot of respect for you, because your view of life, perception about people especially minnow steemians with can be vividly in you posts and the art of reciprocity initiative
People will see this as make the whole stuff easy by automating, there is still the underlying fact that you are putting people first is your concern.

Please pray for me bro as I take on more responsibility in the community. I am enjoying it and at the same time i'm having to figure some things out.

The strength of the Lord will carry you through

Wow! Silly me🤐. I didnt see this post on time.. But I guess its not still late tho. This is a very wonderful initiative @humanearl not so many steemians would do a thing like this. This is unique, i just pray it goes the way u have planned.

What are some topics you would like for me to cover?

Uhm. I would like you to talk to us about how to use dtube in a proficient way.. I would love to learn that from u.

Have you joined the OneLoveDtube discord group HERE?

Man you should hop on the chat we about to do. Me and some others from the team will answer questions in regards to dtube and content creation. Here is a link to the flyer. https://steemit.com/dtube/@humanearl/onelovedtube-qa-panel-2018-04-06-17-25-06

Okay sir.

As always, an excellent and informative post @humanearl.
Your idea about Autovoting is very fair. You are laying a good example for upcoming Steemians to follow.
I have been following through your posts for few days and I like the fact that you are very disciplined. I think you are going to take some great steps. I salute your honesty and your integrity in trying to do what is best for the community. Good luck man!
Thanks for sharing your insights.

I'm doing my best. Thanks for the patience and support.

well don't know about upvoting thing its all your choice but i would love to learn and want you to explore more about life experiences and some adventurous journeys that you will explore in life :D

I never could imagine anyone caring to listen to me haha. But people have always came to me for advice. I;m embracing it now so yes I will continue to share my journey in hopes to keep motivating people.

@humanearl sir...
Auto-votes.....
Actualy...I think that these options are great for supporting friends, or fellow team mates if you are in a group or team here on Steemit! I like to use Streemian though because it sends me notifications to read my favourite author's posts, and that way I can make sure I read the content I like and can go and comment on their stuff! I also still love to randomly browse through Steemit, find new people everyday and upvote new content if I like it!
Wel done and perfect work sir...
Happy steeming...

Streemian? I think I've heard of it.

Due to me taking on more responsibility in the Steemit/DTube community things have came to somewhat of a crawl as far as replying to comments and upvoting them.

That is absolutely how I feel too, sometimes I spend 1-2 hours answering my comments to show my appreciation for every damn comment.

But I simply cannot do that anymore, it takes too much time away from my life.

2 hours writing a post, then answering comments, then writing comments on other blogs and boom 4 hours of your day are gone.

Then I have to add the episodes to Steemschool, work on my other goals, hit the gym, record new material, do the housework etc.

At some point you can simply not handle all the input anymore. Yesterday I talked with some people that said that they were getting over 50 messages on Discord with "Hi" messages.

I do not get that much but they take time away too, then I talk with other people on Discord too and boom.

The day is over. One has to draw a clear line here when the work on Steemit is supposed to be over.

For example setting a timer for 4 hours and afterwards you are free to do whatever you want.

You don't need to write a long answer Earl, we talk for hours on Discord anyway.

Time to relax.

I don't blame you man. It's tedious.

@humanearl - Sir this is a good idea, but it can rise issues like neglecting good comments... Anyway, it's good to test it for certain time frame...

+W+

I understand that too. It suck. But at the same time it's a must for me to do in order to make sure I am at least supporting loyal supporters.

I think it is a good idea. I'm new and try to do everything that depends on me to promote on Steemit. Comment and read interesting posts - it's just awesome. I love reading your posts, they are really fascinating. I can tell you something that interests you.

Glad you think so. I had to do it otherwise it was becoming too much to handle by myself.

@humanearl, i am waiting about your post every time.
Because of you like to give to steemits good things and you like to improve your skills.
I delighted about you and like any post from you.

Much appreciated!

Wow wow wow. What a heart of gold you've got @humanearl. Following your trend, you've been so amazing.
This is so cool a step. Thanks for all you do. Lots of love to you 😘😘😘😘

Gold+silver+diamond+bronze+ruby = to what @oredebby

Money

Lots of love back!

This is getting really interesting. Wow, I was wondering when you wrote about voting your supporters in last week post but didn't know you had autovote in mind.
To those people that fits in, this is your steemit lotto lucky number. People will be motivated to always check in knowing you will smile on that.

The minnows will appreciate this. Thanks for always helping others

It's all good man. Stay encouraged.

I have been a true lover of your write ups and that's why I followed you long before now, but due to some challenges, I haven't been able to comment and support as often as I should, but I pray I make the list.

As for the topic I would like you to cover? I wish you can throw more light on the issue of using bid bots on steemit for self upvotes, ranging from the good, the bad and the ugly aspect of it. As a new newbie on steemit, I was told that dishing out quality contents regularly will fetch me nice curation rewards but so far so bad, bid bots have taken over the show while quality contents are being neglected and this doesn't encourage or help fresh newbies to steemit as most of them if not all, don't even know about the use of these bid bots till after few weeks of persistent struggles.

feeling sad

No worries man you are on the list. Whenever you comment I notice you give great effort.

I'm writing that topic down about the bid bots. I'm no expert on it but I may try to answer it.

These are also great questions to ask the OneLoveDtube group on discord. There are so many people who can try to help with answering this.

Thanks a lot bro... . I really do appreciate

nices posts i like your posts

Well good idea @humanearl...putting somethings on auto will definitely help you get more done especially in term of creating great contents.

But I'm always weary of too much automation as it kinda take something (maybe the human side of things) away and people always find a way around it. I want to assume you will still do a bit of manual voting. some people come once in a while and even for the first time to a blog and drop a great post worthy comments which i think should be properly acknowledged and rewarded.

I wish you the best and will keep an eye here to see how it works out. And maybe implement it too when I am a bigger fish.

I definitely don't want to completely get away from the human element of it all but some things I have to automate in order to make efficient use of my time. So from now on I won't do any manual voting.

Great work , love this channel earl. #onelove :)

Well good idea @humanearl...putting somethings on auto will definitely help you get more done especially in term of creating great contents.

But I'm always weary of too much automation as it kinda take something (maybe the human side of things) away and people always find a way around it. I want to assume you will still do a bit of manual voting. some people come once in a while and even for the first time to a blog and drop a great post worthy comments which i think should be properly acknowledged and rewarded.

I wish you the best and will keep an eye here to see how it works out. And maybe implement it too when I am a bigger fish.

What the. This is so kind of you! I wish you more blessings in ur life!❤️

What kind of tool are you using for writing the script?

I'm not sure I understand your question. Can you rephrase it please?

That's a pretty cool idea to save time without ignoring your most committed commenters. You are very right in you approach, as life is very hectic with so much busy routine, so its not possible for you to manually curate each and every comment. It would save your time and effort that can be put some more interesting thing.
I am not a regular commenter on your posts, in fact this is the first time I am posting any comment on your blog but your wonderful initiative would really help your regular and supportive commenters.
Thank you @humanearl for helping out humans!

I will still reply to comments as best as I can but as I am no longer going to manually upvote comments.

where's the link?

Here's a link to the discord group. Is this what you are asking for?https://discordapp.com/invite/T7nxjV5

@humanearl Great works, I wish you success

sir,,
its great post,,,great thankful for you,It seems like you're getting organized and that should help in a lot of ways,,,thanks for sharing

I still haven't figured out how you can autovote anything, haha. Learning Steemit little by little. It's a good idea to lighten your work load.

Check this out bro. Pretty cool.

https://steemauto.com