RE: The 201 most prolific commentators on the Steem Blockchain (2018)
I’m thankful someone upstairs got the memo we hated “money talks” I left a few comment on that subject alone in how much I hated it. How people were trying to escape in their very own life what a slogan like that implies.
I am shocked I made the list being of manual enjoyer of creating comments. I’ve only once maybe twice had to copy/paste a comment. I was trying to get ahold of a couple of people even then it was not many comments left doing that.
I’ve also been known to spend 30 minutes to an hour(s) on a single comment sometimes. Which creates the issue that by the time I get my thoughts out and onto the blockchain the party has already moved on and/or there already “similar” comments left just in much shorter form!
Thank you for already rewarding me with a follow, delegation, and some kind upvotes. I’m just glad one day I noticed your name like 3 or 4 times on a bunch of peoples blogs that I follow to the point I just had to see what I was missing out on. It turns out a really amazing spot on Steemit.
Commenting is where a large number of my rewards come from in one form or another. Either directly where I’ve had weeks of my comments being major of my rewards. Also indirectly people read my comments so they come over to my blog and toss one of them an upvote. I really wish more people would spend the time to enjoy it.
Far too many just see how some of the early arrivers are being successful and they think they don’t have to put in extra effort to someday get near that. While that can be possible these days you really need go out and comment. People are starting to not be as impressed by a decent upvote.
I’ve had people in the past leave me a couple dollar upvote and then wonder why I did not check out their blog. Well, its because I prefer comment engagement over the money. Don’t get me wrong I love money as well I just don’t want to be engaged in the greed it creates. Rewards come in all sizes and that is something people need to remember.
Ha ha, I know the feeling. I've worked on comments before and then refreshed the page just to see what changed... all my comments taken. That's also one of the downsides of commenting on pictures is there's only so much you can say. "wow, beautiful, stunning, gorgeous, breath-taking, and OMG." That's about all. If you're not one of the first people to it, then you're working hard to stand out. But I really like commenting on some of them because they're cool authors who will actually respond and talk with you.
At the end of the day, I just do the best I can and see what happens. If I don't get a good conversation out of it this time, I might next time.
Also, you just got another follower from this comment, so there you go. Your process still works. :)
I always struggle to comment on photo/art post that have very few words and congratulations/milestone posts. I end up bringing up the color, the process, what aspect that I liked about the photo that drew me in. Sometimes the photo itself is the story and so I can play around with that a bit. That way they can get an understanding what their audience enjoyed about it.
I just wish people would put a little more writing alongside their wonderful photos. Some insight/details about why this photo was used. Struggles to get the perfect shot. Whatever it be.
Adding writing definitely helps me connect more with it. The image is pretty, but like you said, if they explain the process or give a story about how they got the pictures, it helps me connect more with it. Good insight.
I'm right there with you. Sure I'm not making nearly the rewards as you, but honestly enjoy jumping into a conversation and seeing where it can go. Think that posts shouldn't be viewed as static content and once written all is complete, but rather a starting point to a conversation.
Also have more then a few times written a comment and then after reading it wondered why I didn't just create a post as it was so long. But again, it's about the conversation and if you break off into your own post the flow just isn't there.
Anyways, nice work making the list!
One of the big things I have notice are some people no matter how much time and effort was put into a comment they will never upvote it or even leave a comment back. They will however go and upvote one of your blogs. My blogs are not that great and I spend far too much time creating them. I would much rather just comment all day long and leave it at that. But some people rather reward my efforts by just auto voting my blogs or whatever means they wish to show support.
I have many large comments. Best thing about Steemit is the very short cycle and attentions span on it. If I wanted to one day start turning my comments into more polished blogs I still have that option. I am like you in that I rather add conversion directly then just create a blog. With that said I have made some of my former comments into blogs in past. Days or weeks afterwords and just polished it up a bit.
Good point about being able to recycle past comments and clean them up for a post. Will need to consider that at some point I think.
The only blogging I really enjoy is posting about cooking or photos. Both are things I enjoy doing so the blog part comes a little easier...and if I don't get many votes it doesn't bother me as much after spending an hour or more on them.
As for those that don't upvote comments no matter the effort. If I don't see something in return for my efforts like a reply or upvote I make a mental note. If that happens to many times then I will just stop investing my time in that person. No reason to give my votes or time to someone who shows absolutely no interest in reciprocating.
BTW, I added you to my follow list. Look forward to future conversations.
Steemusa community tends to do a lot with photos. In case you ever need some inspiration or ideas the comment section in blog has a nice list of some of them including tags used. Marketfriday tends to be a fun one that might even make a nice mingle with your love for cooking.
Thank you! Haven't seen that before. Will make sure to see what I can pull from there to help inspire more posting. Really would like to become a daily poster and help grow my followers some this way.
Add another fine comment to your list :)
So many good points above, I want to copy/paste most of them in the reply!
I'm sorry this response isn't worthy, I agree with what you have to say, and will 'cop out' a little today by just saying...
Give this time traveling cat an upvote!