Great post! Friendship shouldn't be tricky when it comes to money or rewards and yet somehow it is. I think there is economic struggle all around the world and people are holding onto all they have tightly because they feel desperate to provide for themselves and their families. You sound like you are exercising your delegation with careful thought and taking this responsibility seriously. Good thinking, to have a criteria for upvoting. Rewarding good content and honest effort is what makes Steemit thrive.
Steemit is wonderful because giving is much easier and even then I wish we could give more. Matthew and I make an effort to visit everyone we follow at least once a week, if not more, to reward their hard work and be a part of meaningful conversations. We are currently following 156 people so getting to everyone can be challenging. Plus, we try to be mindful of how we vote so we are giving as fairly as possible to everyone. It's tricky business.
I think Steemit friends support and encourage each other regardless of power or reputation. We reward hard work where we can and create meaningful dialogue. And to make a mistake is to be human. We all make mistakes and as long as we continue to help and receive help with open hearts we can grow stronger together.
Thank you for the kind words. We are honoured that you consider us mentors. Just keep being your true self @el-nailul because you are a wonderful person and a great addition to the Steemit community.
Keep up the great work! -Aimee
@canadianrenegade, it is a big honor for me for your visit, thank you very much. I am traying to do the best I could. I would like to say hello to Matthew, please say my best regard to him and your twin. I am happy for your friendship, I really do.