I like to think that I'm not shit posting, ever. But, I must admit that I often feel like not putting too much time in my post as they hardly get seen anyway, besides by some random people as well as a handful of die hard followers (like you).
I just want to get back to feeling like I am working towards my freedom from all the bullshit, like I can “earn a living” just being me because I have so much to offer, rather than running in circles in a new pile of the same old shit.
I agree that being 'you' should be enough to make a living. I find it valuable enough. Just as me being 'me' should work the same way. Unfortunately, the 'system' doesn't seem to work like this. And it's getting harder and harder every day.
Sometimes I wish I didn't need the money, so I could just give. But, for the time being, I will need to earn. And it's awfully hard to just give, if you earn so little.
I feel that - in the near future - I will reach the point where I can just give (also in real life), exchanging goods and other stuff with people around me. Who knows if Steemit is still around by then? And, if it is - I might actually just be on there to give to others. No strings attached.
Keep venting my friend! You rock at it! and just know that I also like to read your non-venting posts.
P.S. Like I told you on Discord, I came to this place 'to escape from the system' and now I often feel like escaping this system. Doing it now though, would make all my (8 months of) effort kind of a waste of time, so I will persevere. I will have your back in war and peace.
Plus, I still feel that the connections that I have made here so far - and that I will continue to make - couldn't have been made anywhere else. No matte what, it's worth it.
You are one of the first to make me feel justified for putting so much time and energy into my posts. You are my intended audience, man. If I can write something you and @ryivhnn and @gillianpearce enjoy, I’m going to write it. I might complain about the payout if no one else sees it, but I don’t regret any of the time I put in when peopleclike you guys are reading.
One day we will look back on all this and be glad we stuck with it. If steemit goes to shit we will all move together to a better platform and if ther is no platform left we will still be friends.
hear, hear!
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