So after eleven long months of preaching to my family and friends, I have managed to get a few to drop by onto steemit but few have stayed for long or caught the steemit bug.
Most of all I have tried to convince my mother to join steemit, I knew that the platform was destined for great things and I wanted her to benefit - especially given the hard times both, her and our family have been through in the past decade.
Finally late last night my mother @aussiesteem took a leap and made her first ever post on steemit, and I couldn't be happier - because I know what this means for her and her future.
If she continues here, there is no reason she won't eventually experience the same success @ausbitbank and I have in recent times - but as I always say it takes time and effort, it won't just happen immediately.
I recently did a post for new users, that seems to have helped out a heap of new users and now even my mum.
Starting on steemit can be really daunting to new users and those who are on the fence about joining, some just aren't sure what it is or how to do things on here - I want to find a way to get all new users and those who want to join but aren't to sure, to feel confident that they can join and be welcomed on the platform.
Some new users have never posted their work for the world to see and others have no real internet presence, steemit is reaching out to people like these in a way no other social media platform has in the past - this makes for some amazing possibilities.
Given that my mum is new to steemit I would love it for anyone who can to drop by and welcome her @aussiesteem to the platform, let's really show her and others what steemians are truly capable of doing.
I'm going to donate the proceeds of this post to my mum, because I know she and my grandfather desperately need a new washing machine - no one should be hand washing these days.
I am so excited for her to really get started on here and start to post some amazing content, I know she can succeed here with time and effort - so let's give her some encouragement to keep at it!
Who do you want to join steemit the most?:
Check out my story
or follow me on twitter @krystlehaines
My Mom's on steem all the time :).
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That's so awesome, mine just did her second post today - I'm so proud she's giving it a real go :D
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My Mom's on Steemit too. She is 80, soon to be 81 and loves the Steemit comunity. Cheers to your Mom!
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That's awesome to hear, I love how varied the ages of users are - were so much more welcoming than other online communities.
We want people to thrive not hide, cheers to your mum too :D
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Hey does she know where the chat button is?
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I, too, have a mum, so this really resonates with me.
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Bahaha man love it!
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Srsly though. I read her piece on McDonald's in Japan; she's a natural story teller.
The Australian takeover of steemit is coming together nicely.
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Thanks bub, love you too. Still trying to open the chat window lol
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Ahh lmao mum, now people might start to realise what I've been up against lol.
I know you can do this I have faith, just keep trying - it will open I swear!
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What is curation again???
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Curation is voting and through extension resteeming (to maximise potential payouts through exposure) Check out this post by @liberosist for a more in depth explanation.
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Will do...but preliminary warning the temperature has dropped on the Sunshine Coast, I just had to put on hat, scarf and gloves to go to the IGA with your sister. I wasn't kidding in my post I do not function well below 20C.
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Really freakin cool ^^
I always update my mom on crypto, she gives me full support :)
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That's awesome my mum has been aware of my crypto ramblings for years, but now she sees the power behind it :)
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Nice, touching post, Now following your mum.
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Thanks so much, just happy she is here - steemit has the power to change lives :)
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She's good!
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Yeah she has four degrees, so she can word pretty good :P
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I'm now following your mum.
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lmao that just sounds so dirty, but thanks :P
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lol. typical aussie, dirty minded woman. got to love aussie sense of humor.
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Thanks for that stocka.
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hehe yeah ;)
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Hey steady on this is the most action I've had in ages lol
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You probably thought it too, lol :)
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Upvoted for new washing machine :)
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Thank you I know she will appreciate it, it's winter here now so hand washing is cold work too.
Cheers for the support :)
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Thanks so much, I really, really do need a new washing machine.
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welcome aboard @aussiesteem !! :)
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Thanks I'm enjoying it so far.
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Thanks so much for your support, I think she is surprised by the overwhelmingly positive response she is getting.
Cheers :D
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Awesome! It would take a lot to convince my mom to get on board. I'm following her and you. Thanks also for your contributory post for beginners such as myself!
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Thanks I have been doing a lot of convincing lol, and it has taken ages but now she's here and finally experiencing steemit I think she will be hooked - at least I hope so :)
No worries, I'm so happy that the guide is helping so many new users get their footing - Cheers :D
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I'm trying to get my entire family here. Steemit is almost like a picnic with family and lots of friends. Fun times ahead.
Welcome to your mom!
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I know right, I have asked both my brother and sister to join as well - maybe now I have mum here they will be encouraged to give it a go as well!
Cheers for the support :D
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Sure thing. Let us know when your mom makes her first post. We'll upvote and follow her too. Upvoted and following you.
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She did post already, it's linked in the post above if you'd like to check it out :)
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Your sister is teetering on the brink, don't give up....
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I'll start bugging her in the morning again :)
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I was just nervous about people reading my work, but everyone has been very supportive, its been great. Thanks for the welcome.
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Nice! Mum is going to have fun...
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I hope so, she is getting a really good response so far - I hope it encourages others to take the leap of faith and get out there!
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I don't have much power or influence to give at the moment, but I will help out anyway I can to help your mum replace the washboard!! Welcome to steemit @aussiesteem
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It's more support and encouragement that I think will help her, there is a lack of confidence in new users - we should all try and help build them up while we can.
I appreciate your help in supporting others even when you're new, if you keep it up before long you will have a bunch of users who know you helped them get their footing on here and they will appreciate the effort you put in.
Good luck with it and thanks for the help :)
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I made my mother to join too! @maya7 is her username.
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There is a youtuber called "Korean Grandma". She started youtube when she was 74 . She said she started youtube for prevent dementia, because her 3 sisters are all have dementia. She's so famouse now in Korea! So I think steemit would be really good for your mother's health too! I would love to read and talk with women of different generations so I want to follow her ;) Thanks!
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It's a brilliant idea to keep the mind active as you age, I agree I think steemit will be fantastic for her health - even if just making life a little easier generally.
I'm sure you two will get along great, she is always open for a chat - Cheers :)
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Welcome to your mom to steemit. Sure she will be a welcome addition to the community. :-)
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The community have been very supportive so far, it's really amazing to see - I'm truly blown away :)
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It is nice to have a community where everyone is out to help each other instead of out for themselves.
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Exactly but that is how steemit works, it's so beautiful we all need to work together to succeed :)
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welcome to steem mummy 😃
here I give you my Upvote!
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Cheers for that, I'm sure she appreciates it - thanks for the support :)
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Hi @krystle not long ago I did exactly the same thing..... my mom signed up for steemit and I know what you're up against. LOL! I will tell my mom @bigbear to search for your mom. My mom is enjoying Steemit and I am sure that your mom will also enjoy it!
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I think my mum is a bit blown away by the response she is getting on here, that's awesome you got your mum on here too - it is quite a task lol.
I am stoked with the community for rallying behind her, this is just awesome to watch - I'll try to get my mum onto your mums account too :) it's like setting up a mum play date lol.
By the way love both of your names, just awesome :D
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My son is @littlebear...so we are literally the three bears on here! Ha Ha Ha!
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Haha thats awesome I love it :)
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How in tarnation did you pull that off? I'm only 35 and I have no idea what I'm doing here!
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Well it did take 11 months lol, and a bit of gentle encouragement to get her over the last cliff.
I'm 33 and just starting to get a handle on things, I'm proud of her making the effort and doing so well on her first attempt :)
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Welcome @aussiesteem to steemit. I hope you enjoy joining here. Upvote and follow you
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Thanks for the comment, I am sure she has been enjoying herself so far - Cheers :)
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Your welcome
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Hi Mom :))
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Wow this takes me back to my high school years when, all my siblings and my own friends called her mum there was a good 60+ kids over the years - and most we kept in touch with still do, funny how these things stick :)
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Then it is good :)))
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If your mom is anything like yourself, I'm quite sure she will be welcomed with open arms. How proud the both of you must feel of each other.
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Thanks so much and yeah I am proud of her, I know she was hesitant but now I think she is really inspired by the amazing response both this post and hers is receiving.
Steemit is such an amazing place :)
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Welcome to steemit community @aussiesteem...happy steeming !!! mom..upvoted
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Thanks so much for your kind words, I think she is really happy with how things are going so far :)
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Welcome...Nice to meet you & your mom...happy steeming:))
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Cheers :)
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:))
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Glad to see your Mom on steemit my best wishes to her. I have a question please answer if you know could we use the same IP for more than 1 member? My son wants to join steemit but I have only 1 internet connection.
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Thanks, she's having a good time so far :)
Yeah you can have multiple accounts on the same IP, all you will need is a mobile phone number different to the one you used to verify your account on here.
So there should be no problem for him to join if he has another number to use, hope this helps :)
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Thanks for the reply.
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No worries :)
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Haa great, congratulations thats pretty cool news, I'm pretty certain my mum will never be on here.
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Ahh ya never know, I gave up a few times but then I decided to try again - then I just started telling her how well we were doing and then gave her another nudge or two and bam now she's on here.
I really wasn't sure I'd ever succeed, but now I think she really see what this platform can do :)
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The only piece of technology my mum has contact with is candy crush on her phone and tv remote hehe
But all good every mum is different and cool at the same time 😎
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Lol no worries and very true.
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Mom rocks everywhere... Happy steem on... Upvoted and followed..
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Cheers for that :D
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welcome....give your mum upvote and resteem....
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Awesome stuff thanks :)
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you are welcome....my friend....
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YAY!
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Yay indeed :D
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Welcome. I love Pusheen!
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