This system is better suited for that. Goes with the flow while you're busy just going with the flow.
Yep, it seems that way. Less thought has to go into when and where.
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.
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.
Been trying out the new "official" short-form methods. Snaps mainly. Unfortunately, there's not much engagement to reward.
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.
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.
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.