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RE: Too Many Interests Syndrome (or "What Shall We Write About Today?")
Agree wholeheartedly. It is a difficult road, and I can relate. Too much going on upstairs sometimes in the way of ideas to actually finish. Guess it is much better than writer's block. Over-stimulated idea block. And original content is so very important on this site, rather than the alternative. At least in my view. Think we've discussed it on here before, and I appreciate the ideas and thoughts you put out. Keep up the good works and have a nice day.
I did get to hear the words "you just think too much" quite a few times.
But yes, original content matters... which is why all my posts here start with an idea and a blank page, and not with just rewriting or regurgitating someone else's idea. I was one of the many who railed (futilely, alas) against the invasion of "spun content" on the late content site Squidoo, before it burned out in a storm of spammy nonsense.
If Steemit is to thrive in the long run... we need to keep creating content people find and think "Hey, this is an awesome venue!" And that does not come as a result of writing the 12,000th iteration of "Why Smart Phones Are Useful."
I fully agree. I always thought this site was created more for original content, and though I realize there is so much more to it's intent than just a social site, it does make it special. I'd hate to see it devolve into all regurgitated stuff. I was afraid of that at the last fork, when unlimited posts came about, but I've not seen a whole lot of single author, 20-30 cut and paste things yet. Keep the creative fingers crossed. I suppose the voting system kind of regulates that sort of thing. Thanks for the discussion. And I can fully relate to 'thinking too much' and well as 'too picky about end product'. Guess it's better than the opposite though. Couldn't go there.