This information greatly upset my cats and they asked me to make a video about it to help. Hopefully, the people who are thinking about leaving will see it.
TL;DW
Try to have perspective and gratitude regarding payouts.
Try not to compare the present to the past.
Try not to compare yourselves to others.
Understand that Steemit is not just a blogging platform.
Realize the importance of community, friendships, and Discord.
Think of Steemit as a Long Game - try not to place too much importance on the dollar sign next to your post.
Try not to get wrapped up in idealism - just like life, Steemit may not seem fair or perfect....but it's still frickin awesome.
Cats.
Discord Communities
Bottom Line
My video is at DLive
HI guys, yes I should not leave steemit, just wait for this to zoom up again. I anyway enjoying the platform and you guys in this community.
Thanks for people like you keeping us inspired and motivate us to keep kickin.
You're welcome....and thank you!
Hello Mom and Dad .
I think i have some fault in the upsetting since I mentioned I onboarded at least 8-10 musician friends , started a group over whatsapp with all local friends and though about pushing it through the platform as a little music wolf pack , two of them were regular open mic winners.. all of them left. The dollar sign on the posts has some psychological weight and the ''what I expect'' to ''what actually happens'' can drive them away. Eventually this little whatsapp and google hangouts group we did with @meno evolved to @helpie ! so.. from an 8 people whatsapp group we are now a family of 300! ( yes.. just checked the number now ) .
Many people don't understand and don't have an investment mentality , specially among musicians where we basically have to ''catch the gigs'' on a weekly basis to survive. Usually when someone comes around and tells us ''I have a project and we'll see down the road how it goes and we can make some profit'' we run away. So .. i think that mentality is quite attached because of how daily life works ( though it shouldn't ) .
Why I stick around? Well , it's fun and I think I am building something personal , I am building a ''secret'' personal career here and It is great :P , most people outside Steemit don't even know I write songs ! I mean.. I am recording an album thanks to the response I have gotten here , if it wasn't for friends in this platform that cared a little I wouldn't have bothered at all ! So.. yay Steemit!
I guess it's not for everyone but those who left and come back later will regret have doing so ( not meaning it in a mean way , I'll be here trying to help them get back on the train ) . So , as many other stories , I came for the money , stayed for the people. I'm not even a social media person... if you go to my Facebook , or Instagram.. they are quite dead.. I find them to be a burden.. I keep them so people can still contact me if so needed.
Also , you said we should not compare ourselves but .. mom and dad.. why do you both have light eyes and I don't?? Why did you cheat on me on the eye deal? ... filling in a complaint letter...
Also , since one of the points is cats , here.. have a Simba trying to steal my alfajor.
Much Love
Pechi
My Son,
I am glad that you mentioned it in Discord because it inspired me to make this post!
Also, that's great that the whatsapp group turned into Helpie....which is an awesome group!
I'm not a social media person either. The only social media I do is Steemit.
Oh.....we have also received your complaint letter regarding the eyes and have determined that your eyes are quite lovely.
Give Simba a cookie for me....
Love,
Mom
HAHAHAHA! Oh boy.. mom.. I wanted to tell you before... I'm sorry... but I hope I am still able to come for dinner now that the secret is out !
Of course! Dinner is at 5:00....we're having cookies!
I almost left Steemit. I know people who have left, are talking about leaving or are on the borderline. And it isn't because of rewards, or not totally, which I know is contrary to what most think. It's because they feel like they are unappreciated or unsupported by the community.
I disappeared for a good month, and three people wrote to me asking what happened. I've known others who had something similar happen. They aren't getting the feel goods that make them want to come back and keep trying.
Part of this is focus. The focus needs to be on people, because that's what community is. I know we are all busy with posts and projects, but it's easy to lose sight of each other - to not notice the people and interactions that fade away unnoticed. Not notice the people that go quiet. People that arent your besties that might need a little help, or some positive energy.
People get upset or angry, and shit happens. This shouldn't be the end of the world. My view is that we should all be reaching out to at least one person a day that they see needs a little love. Love them.
And to those people who are on the border, who feel like leaving and it isnt a rational decision - speak up! We aren't mind readers. We are here for you.
It can be hard to get people to break their silence when they are discouraged... I know commenting on things doesn't come natural to me. I practically force myself to engage in online communities, but I'm usually glad when I do, given the overwhelmingly positive vibes I get from most people on Steemit.
yay!!! moar positive vibes and happy people!!!
Commenting and being social doesn't come naturally to me either. It's waaaaayyyyy out of my comfort zone.
And true, the positive vibes on Steemit do make it worth it. :)
It can be hard for people to keep up with everything that goes on with Steemit and Discord....add real life crap to that and it can be downright overwhelming.
I think smaller, close-knit communities can help form closer friendships. Like hanging out in the same radio shows every week, @helpie, @thealliance, and the steemit ramble discord (PYPT every Thursday - all day).
agree. sometimes we need to take a step back and re-assess. people change and sometimes changing our scene can be a fresh perspective to get more in tune with what we want to do. i read a few weeks back that social media chat rooms can be incredibly socially stressful. I had never really thought about it until then.
Yeah, general chat rooms are too much for me....especially when a bunch of people are typing at once. I like smaller groups.
yep.. chat scroll sucks. I need to be more aware of my energy level cuz it can stress out really easy and ruin the mood.
LMAO every thursday all day, it really has turned into an all day event every week huh?
Ahhh - that was such a lovely video both in 'form' and content! Loved it! The message needs to be spread that we're all here for the long haul and need to invest time and relationships NOW so we can prosper and live our hearts dreams in the future <3
Thank you!
Absolutely Rosa...and thank you...that means a lot coming from you!!!
<3
I gave up on Discord for a while as it seemed everytime I tried to join in conversations (during a pause or appropriate moment) I was ignored and felt like I was intruding into an exclusive club. There seemed to be a group of long-time Steemians only interested in chatting with each other.
Funny thing is I saw a lot of complaints about people dropping their links in post promotion and leaving, YET when someone tries to engage they can't. So I gave up for a bit and just dropped my links and left. Seeing people leaving due to the low STEEM price made me think I might be able to join in again. I'm now regularly dropping into MSP server on Discord and actually getting some interaction. Since there's fewer of us now, we might be able to finally be heard. I encourage others to do the same. :)
I'm glad you came back to Discord! That's a great point you brought up....seeming like you were being ignored...sometimes people need to remember what it was like to be the new person and say hi.....
Msp-waves radio audience chat is a great place to chat. Also check out @helpie, @thealliance, and the @steemitramble.
Hey @isaria. The ones that are leaving seem to be the ones who haven't got the concept of being social and part of the community. If they had that then the monetary value would be more of a bonus and not everything.
there are many people who arent socially inclined, but that doesnt mean money is more important. it means they need help knowing how to communicate, or more positive feedback to let them know they are ok. some people are just here for money. if that is their only goal, then they've missed the point.
Couldn't agree with you more. I think a lot have missed the point.
Many people have come here to become crypto millionaires by contributing very little but expecting the world. Then when their expectations dont match the reality they lose focus and leave.
Im not sure those are the people we want building this platform up. Community.... and Freedom is why im here and i've been involved in crypto long enough to know that the price has 0 impact on the function of the technologie. It is unfortunate that not all new users understand this but, maybe in time, they will start to come around.
Well stated @mulletwang
True, it's quite hard for me to be social. Feedback is important. I suck at commenting because I overanalyze everything I'm typing then I just get anxiety and end up not typing anything lol
lol that sounds so familiar... plus it comes with reading.
I've tried commenting psychically but I don't think it's working very well. lol
Same for me too. Sometimes I try to write a comment under a someone's post but then I realize that I have nothing to add to such a cool post. And since to write a "good post, I liked it" is considered a bad form, the only thing that remains for me is to just leave my tiny upvote and leave.
Very true @cryptoandcoffee, it needs to be about more than just money for this to work.
Yes, original content is king.
Yes
Steemit is a platform that gives us artists a space to share our attitudes and experiences, it is very difficult to find a space like this, I feel very grateful with this platform and I want to move forward and thus grow more every day, we must strive to create a good content that may be of interest to others, do it with the best attitude and in this way we are growing, a greeting @isaria, great artist of "Steemit".
Thank you so much for your comment
<3
Awesome post! Now is an AWESOME time to be doubling down on Steem! Because so many people are posting less - it’s a great opportunity for people to really shine and stand out. ♥️
You are right dear, I myself have gone soft on steemit, I'd take your advice.
I have a little request, I could have sent a discord dm, but couldn't find you. I watched your YouTube video on clamming the free byteball thing, thanks for sharing btw, Im now halfway done, I've downloaded the wallet for my PC. Am hoping you can help me with the initial bytes to start up the account.
Thanks dear, have a lovely day.
So true!
<3
Not everyone here is well off financially in real life, so I think I can relate to their frustration. It's even worse when you actually do post "quality content" but make $0.05 while someone else posts a picture of a balloon and makes $20. Some of my friends survive off their earnings here, the fall in price and even an undeserved flag has discouraged many. You're right though, steemit is not only about making money. Socialisation and making meaningful friendships within the community are also important. But I wouldn't worry much, many will return when things get better.
Dlive would not play, but you were thoughtful enough to have TEXT and PICS, so thanks for that! Good message, and I love that last reason and that last image!
Thank you Kitty!
Yeah that last pic cracked me up lol
im just here cuz Cats and will never leave cuz CATS!
lol me tooooo!
Wow, that's really crazy! I'm actually putting money in I don't know why people would leave at this point. There are sooooo many things happening... More now than in the last 12 months. Hardcore 20, hive mind, SMTs. Stick around people... It's just the beginning.
Absolutely!
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I hope to eventually earn my income by writing novels. I advertise and make promotional material for social media sites, specifically Steemit and Minds. It can be a bit discouraging when my book hasn't really sold any more than a handful of copies, but I've only just started, and the feedback I have received has been encouraging at least.
The tough part is sticking with it despite not making anything substantial in the short term, but I completely expected that. My book merely existing does not mean I deserve an audience, it's on me to market my work to be successful. That is what I use Steemit and Minds for, and any small monetary benefits from building an audience on these platforms is just a bonus in my mind. I'm more interested in building and joining communities that actually like my work, because that's long term success.
They have a great community for writers.
And I hear you, I know all about how hard it is to market creative works.Are you in @thewritersblock Discord?
I am not. Do you have a link, or a place I can find a link? I don't use discord often, but I still occasionally hop on to check in with people and stay connected as much as I can.
here you are @rhethypo Writers Block https://discord.gg/tT4PA46 ...
been seeing some of your writing presented at Pimp Your Post Thursday in the Steemit Ramble discord. Look forward to seeing you in The Writers' Block
Thanks Shadows!
I think many people struggle to see beyond the create a post, get a reward for it closed view of Steemit. It really is not easy to work out how to generate a following or get your work supported, which is why the discords you mention are so important to bring people together and help them learn the true value is in enjoying others posts - and commenting on them.
Of course anyone who has gone to the effort to make and account on here will still be able to come back - it's not like leaving is permanent - just as long as they remember to check back now again to see if the prices have improved!
#thealliance #witness
Oh I love that cat photo! Awesome! And yes, you are so right over here about expectations and yes, Steemit is awesome!
Thanks!
:)
I know I would be MISSED!
...nobody does ME better than ME!!!
And nobody does you better than YOU. Besides, once we get out of this Steem FUD-Funk we will all be making money again! In fact, I'm STILL Making Money, I am ahead of my yearly projections and it's only August! Part of this is due to the low prices, so I am buying, but the biggest part is due to the post payouts and the inflation. HODL-ing Steem is really the only coin I know that PAYS YOU IN KIND, just for hanging on to the coins! We are just over 8% APR in the Inflation ALONE!
Great Post @isaria! Looks like Shane really married UP ;)
😁 😂 🤣
LOL, I love your synopsis. I think they already gone though. It's a ghost town already.
Yeah, im hoarding steem and bought a bunch and constantly power up. Trying to rely on steem for constant income is wrong in my opinion. Selling Steem < $5 is crazy.
Completely agree
I really love the steemit community and all the apps and platforms there are for steemit ... My favourite App is Musing. I get the most activity and communication from there. :) I also feel though that this site has too many bots that have actually downvoted post for no reason as if there are people trying to keep people with a low ranking so they can stay on top. My posts that have been downvoted are posts that are original. Occasionally I share my poetry from other sites. I'm about to express my feeling in a new post about bots. I also hate bots that upvote due to the fact i want to interact with live people, not something that doesn't give a damn about what I posted....
I do know that the more followers that I gain the more my stuff will be seen, and as a social person as I am, I am not fearing the lack of communication and interaction, nor do I plan on leaving steemit. I have about 300+ followers, and half of them are bots. That is just crazy. This as you can see is my only issue. :) I wish there was a way to block them, even for ones that leave an upvote!
Anyway I am writing a seperate post because I want to say thank you for cheering me up with your cats, and your word talent :) Keep up the inspiration, because we all know if we think hard about it, that things are never easy, and if they were, we wouldn't need all kinds of sites to work through or be a part of. I hope you even stay around :) Nice to meet you and those that are in the comments. Hello to all, and all a good day. So mote it be :)
Thank you so much
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I loved this so much guys... please do more of these!!
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<3Thanks @meno! Your videos have inspired me so thank you!
Good article! I will be with Steemit always.
i love this piece, its inspiring. I love this platform because i have learn alot from it.
i am here for the lovely cats
It will turn around soon enough and those who stick it out will thrive in the future!
I love this platform because I learn many things from here. And the most beautiful things is this community. I love it. ,,,😀😀
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this is so nice of you thanks for the your advice
check this out-https://steemit.com/spirituality/@striker91/understanding-the-human-aura
One thing is annoying for me. Some post have 300 votes and 4 views in total.
This thing just can't continue
your post in interesting starting follow you
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When ever I read something like @minnowsupport I wonder: Are you not aware that the group most likely to leave is plankton?
since I am in steemit I have been very happy, because I have received rewards for publishing what I like, I also see it as a job and a way to motivate me to continue creating content, in addition to the rewards I received a lot of personal motivation to move forward, thanks to everyone, I know :)
Hello friend @isaria, those who see steemit as a source of daily sustenance, abandon it and run in search of another option that allows them to live, perhaps they do not see it as a long-term investment that will yield its fruits in bulk, perseverance will lead us to success and we have to believe that the market will improve and with it steemit will once again be a safe and reliable source of bread for many. But as long as those of us who remain will continue to grow by the time the good times return. Congratulations and blessings.
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I still think there is a deep misunderstanding about rewards - it really pays to earn the STEEM now and wait for it to rise, than wait for it to rise and then try to earn some!
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hahha STILL HERE :)
trying my best!
Thanks!
#minnowsupport — Minnow University — You are missing the point. Minnow aren't that likely to leave.
The problem is in the Plankton — New user open accounts, use the account for a month or so and then abandon the account again. And you won't even be hearing about them.
And to be honest: I copy paste all my Steemit postings on Minds and GAB as well. For me it wouldn't be worth the effort to create an article just for Steemit.
And I only use Steemit to write the article because Steemit saves drafts so I don't need to write the posting in one go or loose my posting to a browser crash.
So I got here and people start to leave? Nice.
Thanks for reminder