Funny thing, this same question is on my Todo list to write about at some point.
It's far more complex than you would think. To me, good content is content that offers original thought and value to the community.
But my definition isn't the only one, I know a lot of people who are less concerned about "content" and more about trending, and distribution of wealth.
Some have zero concern about content and it is just a "fluff" thing, and nothing really matters on the blockchain. I haven't quite figured out what really matters in this case but it certainly isn't what anyone has to say.
Then you have some that have zero concern about the origin of content, it's just "sharing" it with the community, in this case, it's perfectly acceptable to get paid hundreds of dollars for this service.
Add in the argument "it's your stake to use how you want" to which I add "as long as it isn't someone else". While everyone has their own opinion about self-voting, delegation voting, bid bot voting, how do you build a sustainable system where you expect large investers to come in and participate when they cannot use their stake as they please? Yet on the other hand, how does Steem survive if everyone comes here buys stake and just votes themselves? At that point, it's just glorified mining with stake being the GPUs. We have a lot of work to go to define what we are as a community, what is acceptable, and how we are going to make this sustainable.
In the end, the simple fact is 85%+ of content on Steemit is embarrassing and doesn't deserve even $0.001. We as a community are still trying to figure out what is good content and what is acceptable. I think we will be figuring this out for a long time coming. While there is a financial incentive to every action, I don't think there will ever be an agreement.
It was way better content when I joined in July 2016. Sure, circlejerks and all those things existed and if you had boobs, a simple image would give you $500 for each tit. Even when you had your clothes on.
However, many of the dolphins we have today, have stopped being active... Most of them published good quality back then, which is why many of them had the opportunity to become dolphins in the first place, but more than a handful of dolphins are producing zero content nowadays... Yet, the support they had, have not been passed on to other Steemians.... And that's embarrassing.
It was easier to make money in the "good old days", and even though I understand that it would've been impossible to continue like that, I still miss those days. It felt real. It felt warm. It felt weird, odd and crazy at the same time... Nowadays, the general feeling is bad, difficult and boring.
I've said this before and I'll say it again. I truly believe that we need to minimize the gaps between the different levels on Steemit. I'm not talking about making everyone whales or something stupid like that, I'm talking about helping newcomers (seaweed and red fish) grow into minnows. That would most certainly boost motivation and inspiration and it would bring Steemit more quality in general. It would also solve some of the retention issues we have.
Simply put, more people would stay if they felt it was doable.
Thanks for that "novel" and your words.
It´s exactly how I feel. I spent more than a half year and got up to level 42. That´s not a lot and I still feel like seaweed. But it´s so hard to get upvotes for good content.
I tried some bots and invested some SBD in bots and promoting. The result was more or less nothing.... A lot of upvotes from accounts with low SP and so most of them were worthless.
For me as seaweed its nearly impossible to get bigger without investing real money in a way that feels more like "pay to win" instead of "create good content, get upvotes and win"...
Thanks again, dude!
Cheers.
Steemit has always been a bit "pay to win", as those who "run the show" is the ones with large accounts. However, back in the days, when I started, you could see tons of heart and compassion. Investors didn't act greedy and selfish. In fact, it was the opposite!
They rewarded good content, no matter if it where a whale, a dolphin, minnow or a seaweed who published the article. They helped newcomers to establish themselves. I was fortunate enough to get a handful of articles well-rewarded when I joined and truth is, that I would probably not have been here today, if I didn't get that much of help and support in the early days. Especially as Steemit always have been promoted like an easy way to earn money...
And truth is, it's not easy at all. It's extremely time consuming and difficult for newcomers... And that's probably why most of them give up too.
There are seaweed now?
Not really... But f you ask me, there is.
This is how I see the different classes on Steemit.
Lol! Can I borrow that image? I want to use it for a post, somehow. I just don't know what, yet.
Yeah sure. :)
LOL you are so damn right mate
I think the word "Decentralized" comes in play here. There will never be a single sided sword to say or not say this content is good or bad, sure this content deserves "xyz", however if your not willing to be apart of something that isn't "D" Centralized then people should stop bitchin, and go to Medium.com or even Facebook. Just my .02 cents, yet again, I'm just a minnow in the pond, looking for a way out to the ocean, I may or may not know wtf I am even talking about, LOL!!! @themarkymark @berniesanders
"While there is a financial incentive to every action, I don't think there will ever be an agreement."
Couldn't agree more brother.
You guys are as so far away from seeing/using steems true potential that it is embarrassing
Let me guess...giving everyone some nonsense basic income is where the real potential is, right?
You are too funny. I admire your conviction though.. I'm sincere.
Yes.
I hope someone will have a look at this ... Thanks
https://steemit.com/@touroo/comments
https://steemit.com/@fln/comments
https://steemit.com/@pirata/comments
https://steemit.com/@papagaio/comments
Power by Two Main Accounts
https://steemd.com/@urso
https://steemd.com/@aguia
These are the two main accounts
We’ll said Marky, I was going to respond but you pretty much covered my thoughts. . IMHO, there’s too much of an obsession with “quality content” here. Steemit the interface, “blogging platform” is never going to be the catalyst for the price of Steem. The Steem blockchain on the other hand is one of the best in the world. It’s capabilities will eventually be harnessed and the true potential will be unleashed. The Steemit interface will always be shit and it will be a never ending beta test. If we are honest we can probably all agree that functionality of this user interface are garbage. There is not even a decent search tool. Surprised that there isn’t more of a push for a decent UI as opposed to the concern about content. If there is great content here what good is it if I can’t even find it quickly and easily. Also a decentralized network with no “authority” to weed out the trash leaves it up to us to self manage the content. A daunting task to say the least. You and Bernie do a great job but it’s like a game of whack-a-mole.
IMHO, Steemit is like that shitty cult classic movie that everyone enjoys. It’s kind of a shit-show here but for some unknown reason it’s fun to be a part of. IME, the entertainment value I have been provided watching ppl cry/bitch when their accounts are flagged is priceless in and of itself.
That comment included some good content.
lol.. responds to #notagoddamnovel by commenting with a novel.. xD
Well, he did make a good point.
Give him a break, he just wanted to stripe it off his to do list 😁😬
Yes, you would know.
How much does this content cost?
https://steemit.com/@sweetsssj
$0.001?
lol!...I don't know about @sweetsssj; but, at this reading @berniesanders is raking it in at $433.67. Go figure...lol...Gotta' love Steemit!
Peace.
System is needed no doubt.