This system fits well with the way I used to do things. I knew there would be comments rolling in so I'd ensure my vote power was charged before posting. After posting, my comment section would become the content I'm engaging with and rewarding. Didn't have time for anything else.
Never did the thing where I have a bot voting for other things in the background as I'm busy with my own stuff.
Having this system back then, I would've been able to be even more efficient. I valued the organic experience. This system is better suited for that. Goes with the flow while you're busy just going with the flow.
Kind of funny as well. I was busy engaging with and rewarding short-form content long before people even knew it was short-form content here. Didn't even have to search for it. It came to me in the form of comments.
Been trying out the new "official" short-form methods. Snaps mainly. Unfortunately, there's not much engagement to reward. Still running into the oldest of all problems. People come here to post and be rewarded for it. Not many focused on consumption and being rewarded for it. But I figured out a strategy long ago on leo threads that worked. Simply create an attractive short-form post. Rewarding the engagement is how I'd earn from it. If snaps had thousands of people around, it would be quite easy to earn more rewarding consumers. Maybe the post earns a dollar but I could earn 5 handing out 10 to those engaging. This system makes that a lot simpler, and more rewarding as well.
One part I'm struggling with is finding attractive content. Things that catch my eye and keep my interest. I'd like to be a little more active as a consumer. Creators don't make it easy. And I'm not about to go handing out participation rewards just because I have extra voting power. I'm fine with going somewhere else or doing other things in life.
Great system for handling comments! I followed a very similar approach myself, even now when I read comments under other people’s posts. And even back when my VP was already below 80% (now it’s mentally much easier even when VP is below 50%). I would tell myself: how can I not upvote this comment? What else is even worth voting for, if not something like this?!
Another benefit: Don't need to be here every day. Can burn through that mana in one or two days of casual use, then feel free to take some time away, while it charges. Far more consumer friendly. And better for one's health.
Though I have doubts I'll be sticking around much longer, it's been good to see and experience this change. I see it as a good thing. But in general I think majority will apply it to old habits, the new generation will follow suit and the benefits will be replaced with tradition.
Looking forward to being wrong about that.
Yep, it seems that way. Less thought has to go into when and where.
This is the way to reward shortform content too. I am not a fan of the majority of shortform main posts, but a huge fan of the comments section.
This is the problem with a lot of shortform content as main posts, it doesn't often inspire much engagement, and because it is so easy to do, it can get flooded, like Twitter. Something like 99% of posts on twitter get zero engagement, even when not done by a bot.
And this is a major issue, because shortform content ends up being somewhat of a race to the bottom, as evidenced by a lot of the other platforms, However, I think it would be more societally beneficial to have decent discussions around longer form content that matters. But, that is my preference :)
It's true, majority shortform is posting into a void. Knowing that helps avoid disappointment. Having a special place for it rather than being mixed in with regular content, is consumer friendly. This is the right approach. The best of both worlds. I'm happy to see these changes.
Which brings me to my next point. I wasn't clear. Struggling to find attractive content, overall. Everywhere. But that's not me saying it's poor quality content. I've been doom scrolling. Things are not catching my eyes. This happens on every platform. Including the listings on the TV or trying to find a movie, even back in the rental days walking up and down the aisles, bombarded with content.
I do miss the conversations. Joking around and whatever else. Had a good experience recently on snaps where I posted some old art, said nothing, sat back and thoroughly enjoyed the response, yet still said nothing. Gave everyone an upvote(thinking about upping the percentage). Tried again. Flop. lol
I think it is a symptom of content overload. No matter the quality or lack, it is just constant. As a kid, I used to like watching 21 Jump Street, and I knew it was on a Thursday evening. The rest of the time, I was playing in the world. Now, play is the rarity, content stream the norm. Imagine having sex 16 hours a day for years - is it still good?
I don't know, but I am willing to do the experiment.