Facebook is going through a black period, when the censorship and shutdown of users in bubbles start to take the place of free speech and debate. As a recent article published by the Vice, many have been blocked by Zuckerberg's inquisition for the slightest reasons and in situations where artificial intelligence has not distinguished the nuances of allegations. Post your Kanye West song "Niggas in Paris"? You get suspended one week for racism. Are you arguing with the anti-Semite service because he has a wrong attitude and exemplifies his vocabulary? You will have the surprise of discovering that you are sanctioned.
And censorship is not the only problem that Facebook has. As a regional court in Berlin has decreed, the practices of the social network in terms of personal data processing are totally illegitimate and not transparent. Furthermore, Mark Zuckerberg's network has come to ask for the real name for validation and can always block your account to request photos with your ID. It is a very common practice among those who choose not to post pictures on their own face and it is totally illegal for a private company to hold copies of identity papers and passports.
Another problem with Facebook is the preferential algorithm: in short, only the content you give most of your likes is displayed, which means you can end up being locked in a bubble or echo chamber where you never see a divergent opinion. Creating this false state of comfort and harmony eliminates basic elements of a democracy and may even favor the perpetuation or establishment of dictatorships. If we do not have debates and we block those who disagree with our views, then we contribute to the destruction of democracy. I will not even bother to detail how political regimes can exploit such a system to keep obedient and misinformed citizens, or the multitude of false news that distorts users' reporting to reality.
Fortunately, all of these issues are solved by Steemit: a social networking network built on block-chain technology, generating cryptomonads to pay for the published content and paying you for the likes you receive!
It sounds too good to be true, but Steemit has its own system based on reputation and influence, so high quality content that stands out to be noticed by other users and paid as it deserves. And the reality is that Facebook earns billions of dollars in user activity, but it does not give you anything back: although it collects money from the advertising paid by users and the content posted by users (the more photos or statuses you put, the more you do close friends to spend more time on the site to comment, which means that everyone is exposed to more advertisements!).
Steemit offers a generous part of the added value that users generate and urges community members to be creative and always bring something new. The reward of each likes is measured in Steem, a cryptomonce estimated at about $ 4, and the proceeds can be used to transfer them to other platforms for a Bitcoin changeover, for shopping on a dedicated site, or for promoting their own content through the ad.
On Steemit, each post can be voted, so you have every reason to write your reactions, comment, or participate in wider debates. The classic like can bring you amounts that can vary between one cent and a few Full Steams, depending on the amounts they hold and the reputation of the one who gives them. And if the publication is a grossly fake news that does not even have consistent arguments, then it can get negative votes from the community. The platform is an interesting combination of Facebook and its newsfeed and Twitter system (instead of friends of followers). Moreover, the issue of spam and unwanted messages is solved very simply: each time you send a message, you must pay at least 0.001 Steem. The amount may seem insignificant, but sending a fraudulent message to thousands of people brings costs that no one can afford (and the value of a Steem is steadily rising).
Indeed, the Steemit interface is not as friendly as Facebook, and it takes some time for you to become accustomed to the functions and understand the principles of operation. But once you find your areas of interest and start interacting with other members of the community, you already start to have the specific Reddit feeling: discover intelligent and willing people to have interesting debates. And your time is rewarded with money if you like the work you are doing, so you have no reason to complain!
By 2008, MySpace and Hi5 users migrated to Facebook. In 2018, the time has come for people on Facebook to move to Steemit!
The best way to punish the baker baking his bread in an infected environment is not to buy his products anymore. If Facebook has reached a stage of development when oppressing users for free speech and creating more problems than it does, then it has to be charged as it deserves. Sure, we can not give up some of the functions yet, but this migration process can be progressively done to remind the esteemed Zuckerberg that the power he has is also supported by us.
In all respects, Steemit is a more accurate and better network. It has its share of false news and poor quality articles, but each user has the power to sanction them. Power is not in an arbitrary artificial intelligence, but in users who contribute to generating content. And again, every positive appreciation is paid to encourage you to continue to grow and develop your style.
At the moment, Steemit is ideal for those who want to write (whether it's poetry, prose, diaries, news articles, comments) for photographers (yes, you can also get money for pictures you show to the community!) video enthusiasts (there is even an affiliate site called Dtube, which is trying to substitute YouTube based on the same concept of pay-as-you-like). Developers are constantly working to develop the platform and expand it to other areas, and the future is very promising for the Steemit and social networks built on a block of blocks.
If I've been able to convince you of the Steemit virtues and want to try it, you can always create an account and watch me at @ yerdna7
There are two non-technical ways to create a new account: free of charge by registering with the validation phone number, or for a fee by calling the services of an account vendor (there is no need to provide an official e-mail and a number phone, which ensures a higher degree of anonymity).
Steemit can be used directly from a browser, but also has mobile applications. For example, eSteem offers all the functions of the network in an intuitive interface, while Steemify presents the latest information about your account (who commented, who voted your comments, who started to track your posts and how many coins you received for each operation). Both applications are available on both iOS and Android.
Steemit is still in a beta stage (in development), but the community is excited enough to help constantly develop network functions. Indeed, there is still no functional chat window, no possibility to create groups of friends, or a FarmVille or Candy Crush game to help you waste time. But are all these functions really necessary? Is the role of social networks not to facilitate communication, and other activities to be deployed elsewhere?
I am convinced that as Facebook's dissatisfaction extends, Steemit will enjoy spectacular growth. But until then, what if you were among the first individuals who are before the crowd and are learning to use the technology of the future? You will be surprised to discover how pleasant the time spent on Steemit and what constructive comments you can get on the articles you write.
sources:
Berlin News Court Referendum: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-germany-facebook/german-court-rules-facebook-use-of-personal-data-illegal-idUSKBN1FW1FI
About Facebook and how the oppressive political regimes in the world help: https://qz.com/1159420/facebook-beyond-fake-news-how-the-social-network-aids-oppressive-regimes-across-the-world/
Article on how to create your Steemit account: https://steemit.com/steem-help/@primus/how-to-register-steem-account-in-4-different-ways-a-complete-comparative -analysis-of-security-and-Anonymity