One thing I really hate here and in real life is seeing people complaining and begging. This is the ugliest thing you can do, topped with a big amount of jealousy towards those who have more. Let me tell you a story that happened in real life.
Once upon a time I had a coworker who was not very sharp, unfortunately she wasn't even average. She was the biggest voice of all, always having an opinion about everything, even though in many cases she had no idea what it was about.
One day things changed for her and she needed more money to take care of things. She asked for a meeting with the employer and told him she needs a raise because she needs more money to be able to pay the bills. It was a very unfortunate situation and the worst approach from her part as the employer was in business of selling goods and not in sponsoring her lifestyle. She should have known better but the only thing she could (always) see was her own person and her needs. Nothing more.
Needless to say the meeting was a disaster, she was asked why would she think she deserves a raise. Her answer was because she needs more money. The dumbest answer possible. She didn't get any raise, of course, instead she was labeled as not the smartest to pot it nicely.
I see this kind of behaviour here on Steem blockchain very often. People saying they need more and blaming those tho have more of not helping. Somehow these people think those who have more are obligated to help and of course, those who are complaining are the best candidates to receive this help.
This is the fastest way to nowhere! This has been proven many times and it's true. You may get lucky and get something from a few people but it's not working on the long term. No one is going to sponsor you endlessly just because you think you deserve it.
I'm repeating myself here as I've said this before. There are so many projects on Steem blockchain, you can join and work for a reward. You can be a curator, moderator, supervisor you name it. It means daily work but also recognition among other things. This is how things on the blockchain are built. There are no shortcuts here, no one got rich just by doing nothing.
Those of you who love to complain and through tantrums all the time, let me ask you a question. Why are whales obligated to help you? Have you ever thought about the fact that those whales got their SP working hard by investing their time, knowledge and their own money? I don't think so.
HF21 brought a few changes and some people got hurt very badly. That's reality. Posting is not so profitable anymore as instead of 75/25 you're getting 50/50 now. Those who have been cashing out constantly are in a very difficult position now as curation will bring them less. The less SP you hold, the less you are going to make on curation. This is not rocket science.
However, I'd say instead of complaining all the time, you'd better look for solutions, new opportunities. There are plenty here all the time. It's up to you!
I don't really understand what the top players are trying to achieve. With this new fork, even less people will join and stay. The user retention was already so low... it feels to me like Steem is condemned to be a niche forever, like a private club of friends where outsiders aren't welcome.
Even those of us who have been here for two years are losing faith in this system.
I thought the idea was to make more people join, not the opposite. Oh well...
I don't know what they have in mind as I've never been consulted but I know I can't change anything, so I have two choices. One, go on and try to find a way that suits me. Two, quit.
That's true... but in the same way, if the incentives for posting are reduced, the whales cannot blame people if the quality of their posts drop, as well. Right?
I can only speak for myself but if I can't post a quality post, I'd rather don't post. I won't post shit just because the payout method is changed.
Of course quality is debatable, one may say it's quality, others may have a different opinion.
I still hope people are not going to post lower quality posts.
And I think that's inevitable.
I also don't like to shitpost, but I'm no longer motivated to make big posts like this: https://busy.org/@trincowski/graffiti-in-munich-5-abandoned-construction-site-a-place-with-a-thousand-graffiti-033243f45520best
I understand that but still. We have to try. You can get all kinds of curation and grow.
Let's see what happens but this change isn't convincing me, not even a bit. So much that, even with Steem at new lows, I am not buying anymore. I'd rather invest in other projects, as I have more faith in those.
I agree. I have been here for over two years and been though all the HF in the meantime.
But this one kicks the little users in the ass like no other HF!
Not only the reward changed, but also posts that do not meet the 20 Steem threshold will be penalized for small earnings and earn even less. While all the posts that are above (which means whales, their buddies and upvote bot users) will be rewarded with a bonus and earn even more.
@erikah: "Why are whales obligated to help you?"
They are not obligated I guess. But we are all in the same boat and making it harder to new and small users while filling up pockets of the trending page, bid bot owners and their users is not quite nice, is it?
The gap is getting bigger and bigger. Rich get richer and poor get poorer.
Why punishing those who already make little on their posts?
The only reason I see is if the whales are trying to kick out everyone who doesn't buy any STEEM, turning this into a Pay to Post Scheme. 😣
At this point it wouldn't surprise me.
You have misunderstood me. When I said the whales are not obligated to help that user I meant one individual as many think just because they are having difficulties, whales have to help.
Whales of course have an obligation, not towards one user, but towards the Steem ecosystem and all users.
I wasn't talking about any articular user. But the whole lot of plankton, minnows and dolphins at this point too.
How is the significant drop in earnings supposed to help them? Aren't they all part of the ecosystem?
That is not entirely true. Let's not forget that curation has doubled and tribes are also here.
How is that not true? The drop in author rewards are not true?
If a user used to get $1 on his posts, now he will get maybe $0.70, because of the reward curve.
At the post payout it will be only 50% of that 0.70 what he will receive.
The curation will not cover the losses, especially for new account that hardly have any SP. His earnings come from posting, not curation.
The big stake holder will be gaining on the curation the most. And the big accounts (and popular people) will be able to reach the 20 steem threshold for post payout where they will be rewarded extra for. Where small payouts are penalized with.
Ok, looks like this conversation took a totally different root from what I was trying to say in my post.
When I said it's not totally true I was referring to the fact that curation has doubled as you get 50/50 now. You can earn on curation as well even though many are neglecting it.
Thank you.
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Thank you
This whole HF21 situation is a lot to melt when I've been passive for a while but I'm trying to hold on and really understand all aspects of it...
But I'm with you on this, getting anywhere without putting a lot of effort in to things isn't gonna happen. People need to do things and do things good. If you can't do it good -> work on it and get better. Millennial attitudes regarding work often get on my nerves. When times are tough you need to work even harder and you will get your spotlight eventually! Personally I always put a lot of value on all projects I do, whether they give me money och fame or not, as long as I have the chance to develop my self and my skills.
Okay, I'm chilling down... :D Keep it up, sister!!!