Hey everyone. Looking around here I find it rather humorous how the "proverbial playing field' is far from even. Growing up as my Mother regularly told me "Craig, life's not fair, get over it" and from a young age I did and have, but by goodness what is going on?? TRUTH anyone, because I certainly would love an explanation??
I joined Steemit in 2017 and later Hive (how ironic as I'm a beekeper) I built up a semi decent reputation of a modest 72 and in my humble opinion don't post crap and generally kept my slate clean and stayed out of "trouble" in my opinion, forgive me if you do not agree.
Of late my posts are worth pennies and less...literally, so I got looking around as to which posts are making the "big bucks", they must be uber quality with tons of awe inspiring life changing content, right? To my utter dismay, (NOT) no not really, mostly repetitive and at times not even an original picture just a jabber of text or code that no one understands or much cares for? (Who remembers the pathetic scammy ramblings of that fraudulent w@nker haejin??, well hello there cyborg, introduce me to your human??
This is me on "at the top"....
https://steemit.com/contest/@craigcryptoking/take-one-for-the-team-and-tag-a-mate-contest-6-sbd-giveaway-round-12-2nd-of-2-for-the-week ... yes folks 375 comments and more regularly who's done that on hive??
Back on steemit I used to have a competition where I rewarded commenters based on their comment order, I was regularly top for comments and engagement multiple times weekly. The competition I ran was epic and folks loved it... hundreds of comments per post literally hundreds per post weekly. I did very well (Alexa was off the charts) something was getting the attention of the "powers that are" as the whales regularly popped in and complained.. I'm using too much this that and the next thing "they exclaimed". Well now I have a rep of 72 been here over 5 years, experienced enough, content decent enough for a few more pennies then I'm getting, if anything compared to other posts with a bunch of general code or nonsensical jabber and or whale "warfare" earning all the cash money. Not to mention those epic 1 line comments that garner a hefty $4 upvote, #facepalm "how fair".
So my posts aren't for everyone, but who's are?? I choose not to live my life in the fake "metaverse" where everyone is on a screen and in virtual reality. I love nature and plants and animals and if you think back to the good times 30 years ago that's all we had, it was a better life and no-one can fault that.
Lesson learnt my Mom was right "life's not fair Craig, get over it" and I have, and albeit my current epic earning of 40c a post because, by this court, that's all they are worth, I'll take that and it's 40c well appreciated, so thank you.
The weekly regular number 1 spot and 375 comments or more was epic and all, but I find myself asking just one question, was it all just for the money?? Who knows and really, who cares?
Love life and blessings.
Have a lekka weekend.
Cheer$;)
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that’s strange indeed !
I hope you’ll get more attention and success on your futures writing :)
I wish you a nice weekend !
Hey thanks a mil and you too Cheer$;)
Ahooi Craig!
We are here for the money and not for the money. I think that we need a reason to be busy and come back to that we actually enjoy rather than just come here to make money.
You see, if you are just grafting on Hive to make money it becomes work and work is hard/shit and generally you would like to do something else with your time.
If you are writing about that you like/love and interact with others that you enjoy interacting with, then you win far more in a human experience.
I've been setting up a more interactive local and international community.
I have set up so many people in my local area that we can literally organise a braai with our friends on Hive lol.
While you have been around for a long time, I was here a long time ago and came back to the blockchain after the whole hardfork business. I literally paid someone to teach me the ropes again. Things are different and I can very much say that there are things I could help you with if you want.
I am looking at what you are posting and yes, they can earn better. That's what Community is all about!
Cheers!
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Hey bud to a point I agree but also not really, the truth really is about wallet size. It was that way on steemit and is here too. A whale can literally post a picture of dogshit and hey presto $50 it happened there regularly (on steemit) and does here too. I have a good life outside of hive brother, the pennies or not don't mean a thing to me, it just makes me less willing to post for peanut crumbs. Id rather build relationships in the real world with real people then silly screen. You get it right? Thanks for popping in. Cheer$;)
Either way it was cool to "hack their system" and be number 1 for comments and engagement back then. Funny how even that they didnt like.... oh and talking of engagement and community brother did you click on that steemit post of 375 comments, what more can one want then that.. who's done that regularly here??
I totally checked it out!
I will have to ask @mineopoly to help me. Where is that post/competition you run that has all the comments on it? The yellow birdie thing?
It is similar to @craigcryptoking's giveaway contest from 4 years ago [here].(https://ecency.com/contest/@craigcryptoking/take-one-for-the-team-and-tag-a-mate-contest-6-sbd-giveaway-round-12-2nd-of-2-for-the-week)
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Thanks a ton much appreciated. Cheer$;)
A few more pennies in the jar.
Thanks a mil have a magic weekend. Cheer$;)
sad story dude :P
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