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RE: Why I see Facebook of little threat to Steemit

in #philosophy7 years ago (edited)

yeah sure!
When my friend was introducing me to steemit, one key statement he made was, "hey courage, its an extra way to make large bucks". and then I rushed all in, and the first set of post i saw was on the "trending" section and I got to see the large amount of $$$ these guys were making and I said to myself that i could do the same or even more. then I started, introductory post made a little sense financially, and thereafter, I couldnt boast of $1 and i felt down. I felt the system isn't working and I felt like leaving.

But then, I had to do a little research and I found out I was missing the INTERACTION AND SOCIAL part of the system.

And for the past few days, I've stooped writing and I intend socializing more, get more acquainted with the system and do more research as well.

Now my point is, I was fed with the wrong mindset and a lot of us are too and in turn, we act wrongly and it affects our environment.

If we can really settle down to think, study and do things rightly, I am sure this community and the world at large would be a better place.

Steemit is still growing, and with the right policies and mindset, we would get to where our contemporaries are. Most times, it's really not about the numbers, I will prefer value to numbers.

Thanks @tarazkp for sharing
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I definitely agree with you on this. I can sense that a huge percent of new users here in Steemit becomes inactive as soon as they realize that it's not easy money.

I brought in 10 of my friends here in Steemit, but they seem to find it difficult to progress. With it, I realized that you need to work hard here in Steemit to achieve something. Well, there are those who get lucky, but for most, it's going to be tons of sweat and a couple of disappointment before our posts get noticed.

Anyway, I haven't thought of Facebook being a threat to Steemit. Hence, this post stirred my interest. The conventional view is the other way around wherein Steemit is the threat to Facebook.

But in my opinion they are different -- something very hard to be compared. Each has a particular use. There might be overlaps but I think they serve different purpose.

Now my point is, I was fed with the wrong mindset and a lot of us are too and in turn, we act wrongly and it affects our environment.

It does indeed and if we are not the ones to adjust, the pathway forward is already set. I am sure that as your learn, you will also grow and ear more in time.

Yeah. I've devoted time to learn. And honestly, you have been dishing out great wisdom. Every post from you, I always have something to write down and think about.

Its almost a month now since I joined Steemit precisely on 13th January and I intend doing an "appreciation post" on this platform. And if I have your permission, I would have loved to mention your name and give a "proper thank you". Cuz at your feet, I have learned a lot and my perception about this platform has greatly been redefined

That is the problem with steemit so far. People see the money aspect of it and think to themselves. I spend time on other social media and get nothing in return, I might as well try steemit. They join the platform and form enormous expectations looking at the trending tab. They try to emulate the same results but they are let down by the unrealistic expectations. That is one of the major reasons why people leave the platform. The cycle keeps repeating...I hope steemit is going to hide the amount that a creator is about to receive after beta. It's for the better good of the community!

I hope steemit is going to hide the amount that a creator is about to receive after beta. It's for the better good of the community!

Why?