Hi guys and @crypto.piotr, ... bots or no bots, the value of good, or engaging content, is still the focus of this site. If you're dedicated to any platform/site, and utilise resources available to build a following (that is a 'real' one) then I think success or interest in your content/business will come.
People scrutinise a lot the money-making aspect of Steemit, but I think it's pretty sound and development is geared towards providing a platform to build upon. Sure, you can build cases for things that are perhaps more negative than positive but your content may overcome them. Some people 'appear' to be v. successful but then fail to sustain it, or get bored of themselves.
I think bots simply level the playing field a little. It's actually similar to Youtube where people 'appear' to have tons of subscribers but actually have used sub4sub to get the first 500. People need a way to get started.
Steemit is interesting in that it's a reflection of society. It's an ecosystem, a convoluted one, where factors are intermingling: wallet power, content value, timing of when and how often you post, trending subjects, so... how much ROI will always be a tricky thing to calculate. And also... who cares? Only the people who choose to post about these things.
Have bots 'divided' steemit? No, not really. They've become a prominent feature, for those serious about their posts to gain exposure. But there are still the other ways, and options to support others, delegate, spread your votes around the ecosystem, or just manually support good posts/new users.
There is a time limit on gaining rewards for your posts. Is it 30 mins? Only if you're counting. Most people are just using the site naturally as they want, intuitively, without thinking about money, ROI etc. They want to contribute. This should be how the developers should continue to design and improve the site. The deeper tricks should only be minor tricks, which may not help you reach your destination better. But of course, startup money always helps! If everyone is using those tricks, and changing the nature of the site, then those tricks will have to be stopped. I think the community will recognise that time, when or if it comes.
Beyond that... time will tell. I mean, there are much more important things to focus on and discuss. Like, improving the usability and other options. There should be more categories for our own posts. There should be more profile features (without compromising data). There should be more wallet options for putting Steem to use, like contests, classifieds or services, location-based shops, donating to charity etc etc.
Bots are not the exciting thing about Steem or Steemit. It's the transfer of wealth which is beginning online.
What things do you find frustrating when you use Steemit? I'd like to see decentralised steem apps being integrated.
Wow. your reply blew my mind. thx buddy. i appreciate your time and effort.
I can tell that you have already your strong opinion about this topic. And reasonable one.
agree
this is indeed one of serious issiues, that should be addressed asap.
for many people this is very intensive topic :)
complete lack of communication tools between steemit users is the most frustrating.
Would you agree?
cheers,
Piotr
no probs @crypto.piotr . re: communications tools: I just signed up for steemit.chat which looks ok. also steemauto.com is interesting tool, where you can schedule posts and follow curation trails.
Thank you again @ade-greenwise for your amazing comment from the other day
Yours
Piotr