The Old Dog Makes: A Public Apology........Hey Maybe I no Longer Need to!

in steemit •  7 years ago  (edited)

This is what I was going to write:

Dear fellow Steemers,

Those of you who have graciously followed my blog know that I have always tried to answer each and every comment and ever since the last Hard Fork I have upvoted almost every comment.In fact I am regularly in the top ten for the number of comments on my articles! 

Ever since the glitches have started to occur at the Steemit.com I can no longer keep up! I am sorry! "Use busy.org" many have said. I have tried it and although I do like the site right now it is not without its problems as well and for various reasons (which I will not get into here) it takes me a lot more time to manage my comments at that site.

Once again I apologize. Please bear with me and do not abandon me. My heart's desire is and always will be to answer and upvote your comments.

With much admiration and respect for my fellow Steemers I remain,

Your Old Dog @kus-knee


Wow three different letters and they keep getting better and better!


Instead I thought of writing this:


Dear fellow Steemers,

If you like and prefer using Steemit.com to write your posts and interact with your fellow Steemers but are frustrated with the fact that it is not functioning properly I've got some good news for you. Yesterday I saw this article by @silviabeneforti in which she mentioned another site steemitstage.com that looks almost exactly like steemit.com except that it works fine!

I've only tested it a bit but, to me, it both looks and works great! Please do remember though never to log in with your master password! I use my private posting key and it works great for me.

I hope to catch up soon with my replies and my upvoting on your comments but please be patient with me.

With much admiration and respect for my fellow Steemers I remain,


Your Old Dog @kus-knee


Now I can write this:


Dear fellow Steemers,

With all of the glitches at Steemit.com I'm sorry that I haven't kept up to date with replying to and upvoting your posts. Today I opened Steemit.com and saw that it has been updated, it has a slightly new look and an article has been posted explaining the situation! Wow I'm stoked and I hope to get caught up with your comments soon!

With much admiration and respect for my fellow Steemers I remain,


Your Old Dog @kus-knee


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@kus-knee (The Old Dog)

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yes, Steemitstage is a good mirror. There is a old comment by @sneak saying that steemitstage has been developed by @justinw, a dev of the Steem team (as a test frontend, I guess), so it is safe. https://steemit.com/steemit/@justinw/an-invitation-to-test-drive-the-latest-features-coming-to-steemit-com

The two beneforti members of Steemit are becoming so valuable here!

I'm using steemitstage too...works great!!

Good stuff! The new improved steemit.com is working better now too!

the new interface looks better than the last one and it has fewer glitches now

Wow @kus-knee, written as if it came from my own soul. Lol. I wrote something kind of close to your message. I am new here, so imagine a newbies thoughts. I am hanging in though!
I saw you under @Stan.
Glad to meet you and now following you.
🖖

Hey wow @bluerocktalk, I found YOU under @stan and I've found myself on your YouTube channel going through all kinds of your vids!

Well I'm having some trouble with steemit.com, but since I was already accostumed to busy.org it's not a big issue, even if I know steemit.com better so I can find what I need quickly. What I'm a little worried about is what potential new users or investor may think about steemit.com since it's the reference plattform for Steem. I'm quite confident they'll solve everything soon and make it better too (good news in the article you've linked)

It finally seems to working great today!

Yeah it works fine! Hurray!

  ·  7 years ago (edited)

Well, for me this has been a blessing in disguise. I've tried several other apps like public beta of busy (busy.org), private beta of busy, http://stage.steemiz.io , https://yehey.org/ and even some apps from other languages. It was all fun. (BTW, I didn't sign in at yehey as it doesn't accept SteemConnect).

But for now, I stick to posting from Busy's private beta as I like it more than the public beta. Moreover, all my posts get a free upvotes from busy.org. But lately I've seen that vote percentage is constantly declining ..from 24% votes to 12% to 6% ...and may be 3% now. It shows its popularity is increasing with the increasing number of posts from that platform. But for me my freebies are heading South. So yes, I'm open to test any other platform if that is offering a better offering ...you know I so so love freebies 😊. So tell me, what steemitstage.com is offering beside the efficient functioning 😉

But @kus-knee, you need not panic. I don't comment here because of your upvotes (you're always free to not to upvote them) but your posts are so informative and well written that it compels me to comment on them. (I agree, I sometimes don't do that due to paucity of time but be assured that I still read every post of yours).

All of the 3 letters are perfect and none bothers me. I know you will find out some solution ..where there is a will, there is a way and you're a master of that!

Happy Steeming ahead!

P.S.:
I'm still looking for a reliable wallet transfers' alternative to Steemit. I've lost funds because of slow and double transfers these days ...and it's quite irritating to use too. Any help?

Wow, I really appreciate your comments. Your command of the English language (I asssume it's not your mother tongue but perhaps I'm wrong) puts me to shame! Hey, I have a surprise in store for the Indian community but it's taking longer than I thought!

WOW! I love surprises ..esp. coming from you! I'm curiously waiting for it now.
And thanks a ton for your appreciation about my English. I'm still learning ...and it isn't anywhere close to your level. In fact, I always get a little inferiority complex reading such well expressed and perfectly structured articles. But this is where I learn from.

I'm really blessed with all your kind and encouraging words. Thank you!!! 💓

Well the new UI kinda brought back enough enthusiasm for me to put out a post. I must have lost all before now.

There are still little hiccups tho; like having to try several times before I can vote or reply 😔. It’s nice to catch a post from you again!

You too buddy!

I like the second one the best because it gives a solution I've never heard of.

This really is starting to get me down, votes and comments have dropped away rapidly, and each one of my votes or comments takes many tries to implement.

I'm really gutted because I only comment if I have something I feel is worthwhile saying; or if someone really strikes a chord with me...

That being said I am using Busy to make this comment as Steemit is still wigging out.

It's funny I was just about to say what problems does Busy have? Then half this comment just dissapeared :-D

Anyways it still works better than Steemit at the mo, the real sad thing for me is that while people like ourselves will be bothered to find an alternative, many users will simply give up on Steemit, thus delivering a kick in the balls to our growth. :-(

Cg

I'm on Steemitstage.com now; oh my god! This is so amazing, like Steemit, but it works!! Woohoo!!! :-D Thanks for this, it has earned a nice fat resteem :-)

Cg

Glad that it helps but steemit.com seems to be OK now too!

I feel meh for busy after giving it a try... I will give steemitstage a try and see how it goes

Hey DAWG!

No apologies necessary you are very kind and generous and its a lot of time to reply to all comments ESPECIALLY when Steemit is so glitchy!

I also stopped replying to all my comments for the very first time for the same reasons.

Also sorry I haven't been checking in on your posts lately I have been SOO busy preparing for SteemFest and am now over seas traveling in route!

I did put you on auto up vote though so I can support your contributions to Steemit Regardless of if I am able to check ur posts or not!

Steem On Friend!

Thanks so much for the votes and the support. Are you already in Europe? You've got a lot to offer at Steemfest 2 and I will reading and watching from afar!

Yes been in Europe for a couple days, first barcelona and now JUST landed in Lisbon!

I am happy to support someone so generous and kind as you. I have enjoyed my time with the old dog and look forward to more great times to come!

I will be posting SteemFest 2 travel posts today! Then SteemFest2 posts starting with the hackathon!

SteemOn!

It will be as if I was there!

May it be so!

I am with you already! Anything in particular you want me to photo or post about while I am here???

Which letter do you prefer? No. 3
Are you having problems with steemit.com? Fuck yes
Are you starting to think that even more will be revealed at Steemfest 2? Not really :(
Are you more enthused than ever just like me? No

Your feelings are more than understandable. Let's see what happens after Steemfest!

hahahaha i think you seem to have given up hope on steemit. i believe their is more to come and more will be revealed in steemfest, as the platform continue to develop even more

Nah I am just raging. Actually I feel very positive of the platform ;)

Im glad to report it has gotten better in the last few hours even :) TBH it really was taking the fun out of interacting.

Back to normal as of this moment!

hahaha! No need for apology but I like the second.

Let's give this a go!

Hey! Lookie lookie! :D A new steemit. How convenient lol

It's good to hear that you're so committed to the community here, but don't sweat it, Old Dog. No need to apologize!

@shayne

The site seems to be back to normal today...finally!

Well Steemit certainly looks different now, but I still have issues with votes and comments failing. I hope that gets fixed soon. Not tried Steemitstage yet. I like some aspects of Busy, but others are not quite there, e.g. when viewing the replies page I can't click to expand one and see the full text.

Finally I can get back to you. Today it WORKS!

you should try brave browser works well with steemit and its open source so has good apk that one can develop further

I'm just used to Chrome as it has a few extensions I use. I do like using open source, but I'm pragmatic about it.

Thank you for the right advice at the right time @kus-knee

The site seems to be working fine now!

Yes great news for all of us @kus-knee

All letters have their point and your pouring out your mind what should always be valued.

And very important mentioned the use of the master key.

It seems so far it should only be used on Steemit.com. As much as I know

Thanks for that post, I will follow you from now

Love and Respect
@maxinpower

Hey, thanks so much for the kind words!

I like the last letter best although maybe it's just because I'm used to Steemit.com and want it to work best/smoothly.

Me too. Finally today it WORKS! Wow!

Mitico Old Dog! Non ti preoccupare!
... io poi seguo il tuo esempio e cerco di fare upvote e commentare sempre ;-)
Un salutone!

Grazie per il incoraggiamemto!

This sitee still works @kus-knee
We just sometimes thought that comments and upvotes didn't went through but if we reload we can see that they did.

Yes, I guess that's why we see the same comments 3 or 4 times! Anyway today it is working!

It was starting to feel like the site worked a bit better again, but it has been horrible again tonight. I've put my gaming curation on hold and hope it's better tomorrow, because I just couldn't get through it. Hardly any upvote registered. Hoping more improvements will come soon!

I'll check out the steemstage site. Busy looks good, but I just can't seem to get into it. I enjoy Steemit's appearance more. I don't like the new look though, it's a bit harder to distinguish articles now. Oh well, might just take some getting used to :D

It seems to be back to normal today hurray!

Yes! Curating went much faster this time, I'm so happy :D

It's so great to be back to normal!

All together is one big mess. How will newcomers understand all this confusion?

Your are right but today...finally it seems to be working!

I am using esteem app and it is working fine for me. Have you tried it or not

I tried it a loooong time ago and it was a no go for me. I'll follow your lead and give it another shot!

yup buddy.

Well now as it looks great than ever the site is on full gear ,back to track than now buddy :)

Yes, I've been on it for about an hour now and it's working!

Than sounds good for now hope this will go on :)

Hello Friend @kus-knee! You're probably convinced that I am your true fan! I'm also embarrassed by the fact that the site is clogging lately and I'm tired of this slow speed! Thank you for the exchange and success to you!

It seems that the problems are finally over...for now at least!

thanks @kus-knee for the post, steemit works fine now.

Yes I noticed and I'm so pleased!

steemit looks very great today its faster and wonderful to use

Such good news!

The community always loves you my friend - it is quite a task to answer every comment. Steemitstage is perfect, use it since around 2 weeks, works well

Hey @uwelang, things are back to normal! HAPPY TIMES!

Party time indeed :-)

Congratulations @kus-knee!
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Thanks so much!

I had the same issues, luckily it is back on track again!!

Just in time for Steemfest!

I prefer the last letter..am still having issues when upvoting and commenting..they're not getting thru. You have no problems doing those?? Cheers.

Actually problems, problems until today! It's finally working!

Oh cool merçi!!

Steemitstage is great! Howewer, sometimes a little bit slow when I want to post something, this is the reason of my double posts. This occured this morning. Busy.org doesn't work properly, picture uploads cause freezing of my browser. My confidence did not turn out in Steem, It will rise to 2 USD at the end of this year.

Your a true blue Steemer. So consistent!

No need to apologize, Old Dog. Even when everything is running smoothly (that's been a while), it's difficult to keep up. I for one know how dedicated you are to building this community and if you ever miss one of my comments, I have absolute certainty that it isn't from lack of caring.

STEEM ON!

Wow it's working today. I'm so happy!!!!!

its does look better today
unfortunately .. still slow but it must be a good sign - that we're growing so they can't handle the transactions anymore?

Right now it's going full speed. FINALLY!

I also liked the change on the site, but it still slows down, I hope everything changes soon

Better times will come. We're pioneers!

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I like the idea of steemistage, but yesterday I read an article that brought into question the security of the site. It makes me a bit wary to use some of these alternative sites. (sorry I don't remember who wrote the article but it was on Steemit that I read it.) As far as the updates to steemit...so far I like them.

Considering it took 3 minutes to post this comment I will have to think about just how much I like the updates.

Yes indeed improving but... as to security never use your master key!

No problem at all, I understand. It is taking much more time then before..And keep following you, with or without a comment

So what do you want? Apologize or suggest a new Steemit site?
I'm joking, of course, (or not). Nice of you for writing these few letters. :))

I want a site that works and happy fun loving Steemers! Thanks for coming by!

I want a site that works and happy fun loving Steemers! Thanks for coming by!

Your second letter looks good, is this community similar to seemit ?

good job.resteemed

Thank you for the recommendation.

Thank you for the recommendation.

i have never use steemitstage yet. when the site is slow, I use busy or chainbb.
But with the new look of the site, at least we have something to smile on. It ups time. : )

apology accepted, we were wondering where you had disappeared to, welcome back

and i like the last letter straight to the point.

Sorry for the multiple comments, but I've just tried the link to the article and it didn't work, not sure if this is because you made a mistake, or Steemit issues or Steemitstage issues.

Cg

Hmmm works for here https://steemitstage.com/@kus-knee/feed

In any case the new and improved steemit.com seems pretty good today

Thank you for the right advice at the right time @kus-knee

Your post has been resteemed to 1955 followers

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I like the last letter best although maybe it's just because I'm used to Steemit.com and want it to work best/smoothly.

Well i don't think you have to apologize. Even after the update it isn't working properly.
Posting and commenting last very long. But I think I have to be more patience.

So i like letter 3 the most.
I haven't been on busy and I never heard of steemitstage, I will look at it.
But steemit.com is my firts love and it's hard to leave it.

It seems like the new steemit interface is less laggy for comments/loading pages. I still find some issue with upvoting though and it seems to take a second or two, or sometimes the spinning loading timer pops up for 30 seconds...

I tried busy.org but it looks terrible on a 27inch monitor, everything is centered instead of expanded to fit the screen more. So it is like seeing it on a 18 inch monitor instead, too much white space to the left and right and it drives me insane. So I went back to using steemit for now.

:(

Well, I appreciate your sentiment... however, you are one of the most generous people on Steemit, and I don't know there is really reason to apologize for struggling with something we all have to deal with, these days.

It's nice that Steemit got a facelift, but things still seem quite slow-- and it's very difficult to keep up with people because of this.

All three of your letters are very nice, but perhaps the "Hey, maybe I no longer need to" option is the best.

yes,from last 3 week everyone is facing issue but it looks like it has been resolved. Just wanted to let you know- "You have always been one of my favorite whom i follow here in Steemit. From the day I had my first interaction with you(when you greeted and welcomed me) ,from my journey of Rep score from 25 to 59, I don't think I have missed any of you post. Much Love"

I hope everything will be back to normal soon. I'm currently using both steemit and busy as there are things I'm used to from steemit that are missing on buys.

I will check out steemitstage as steemit continues to be unreliable.

Oh, and I'm pretty happy with the new look. I think it was long overdue as was a post from the people running the site to keep us in the loop.

I prefer second letter. To day when I opened the site steemit.com there was a change, and site appeared a little different, and better than what it used to be.

... have a good day @kus-knee . Maybe already fixed the mistake.

I prefer the first letter mate! Because despite the upgrade in UI, we are still getting problems in posting/commenting/voting!
But don't worry...we will never abandon our old dog ever!

Nice Good

Nice Good

Steemit is the very best. Everything else is copying it.

Steemit is the very best. Everything else is copying it.

yes,from last 3 week everyone is facing issue but it looks like it has been resolved. Just wanted to let you know- "You have always been one of my favorite whom i follow here in Steemit. From the day I had my first interaction with you(when you greeted and welcomed me) ,from my journey of Rep score from 25 to 59, I don't think I have missed any of you post. Much Love"

Hii friend @kus-knee, first of all thanks a lot for your services, efforts and a kind heart for others, you always do the development and promotion of Steem community. I think you have no need for apologise for not replying or commenting or upvoting due to website issue, so don't think so, keep it up and be happy.

You don't need to apologize, we all had troubles with the site last weeks. Sometimes i had to wait few minutes to post some comment, site has been slowed down so i didn't post for few days. It was a real catastrophe!
One day i was writting a new post about 2 houres and when i pressed a button "Post" , the site was frozen and my post just has disappeared. All my work just disappeared. I was very angry and frustrated.

So it's very nice of you to write this sincere letter for us, it proves once again that you are good and kind person:)

Does the glitches involved with the posting of psots that gets not psoted, I mean, this week, there are times I tried posting but the site just loaded and then no post came out. I jsut got tired of it and quited for that psot coz I have to do it all over again. Silly me. :p

Your work and dedication for the comunity are appreciated. You always help out minnows

Posting, voting, pictures, everything is slow. We all suffering.

thanks my friend. Yes I am one of those persons who has not heard from you in the last 2 posts. Thanks you for letting us know. Blessings

The problem in Steemit still not resolved. I have tried busy.org too but facing some problem as well, just like you. Now I am in Steemitstage and it is pretty fast so far. But who knows ! when most of the users will come in , it might have trouble too. In the meantime, happy with steemitstage.

Don't worry @kus-knee we all love your content and this problem is going with everyone i guess :) i hope everything will get better soon enough

Thank you for the right advice at the right time @kus-knee

Thank you for the right advice at the right time @kus-knee

interesting post, I am waiting for your next post ...