Is Steem a Scam? I Lost Everything On Steem and made $0

in #steem6 years ago (edited)

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So, I’ve been into Blockchain and cryptocurrency for awhile now and after hearing about Steem, I decided to settle for it and make some good impact on the Steem community.
One of my recents posts is https://steemit.com/startup/@gudtalent/how-to-give-a-perfect-elevator-pitch-and-get-funded-steem-post
I Joined Steem in October 2017 and so far have made lots of posts, commented on other posts, resteemed other Steem blog posts and making my little contributions, yet, nothing to show for it.
I Joined Discord and participated in Steem groups because I want to see what method works on Steem, yet I am yet to make $3 ever since I started doing all this.

The question now is

who on this earth will inspire me to try again after seeing blog posts that adds zero value to Steem community and still makes lots of dollars?

Just to get the vibes going, I reached out to @gee1 who I met in Crypto Africa Whatsapp group, @gee1 was really helpful and explained lots of things to me about Steem and how to make money from Steem. Amongst the thing she told me was

• Create a network of social pals on Steem

• Become an authority on Steem and get a reputable Steem Power and other important stuff she reavealed to me.

Please guys, help me and celebrate her.
The likes of @jerrybanfield really inspire me on Steem but then, I’ve read most of his works and trying to follow his Steem blogging concept in my own niche but then, its like there is more to it than just posting on Steem.
Looking at the previous blog posts that should be making me good money on Steem, it seems like the more I write the worst and no time soon the result is ever going to come.
People like @haejin publishes almost 5-10 Steem blog posts everyday and makes hundreds of Dollars from their contents. I have studied his works and been able to figure out he understands his niche, but what I don’t understand is how all his posts makes lots of money everyday.
Is Steem just a scam or another platform I don’t understand here to waste my precious time?
Was I misinformed about making money on Steemit?

I’m I doing something wrong?

On this, I’m still crying and sorting for more answers believe someone will come to my aid after this post, I have few questions and

Here is what I really want on SteemIt

  1. I need to understand what works and what does not work.
  2. I need to know is there anything else apart from writing good blog post that gets the reader’s attention on Steem.
  3. Who and who do I need to follow to stand out on Steem
  4. Do I need to invest into Steem aside the money I make here?
    Aside what @gee1 told me, I still belief your recommendations will help me out. In fact, I need to start earning my first $1 from this post else, I might loose hope.

I'm calling on
@bob-elr
@fisteganos
@ransome
@aerick
@menoski
@deronke
@olajidekehinde
@jo5h
@simplicitytech
@lizbethk
@evashinen
@sammyswt
@adabless
@bisodun
@kingernie
@youngajii
@jennyluv
@enoye @mosunomotunde @jeaniepearl @adejoke16 @nwamaka @emem @evelyniroh @leileh @thelovejunkie @sussan @florae @deronke @oredebby @evashinen @opson @cutewabbit @vheobong @annieben @gee1 @arogboolabisi @jade56 @drjmj @alisonudeme @xpressng @mimy @gloglo @stacey31 @sushie @crystalll @ayinky @oluwatobiloba @ogoowinner @christabelle @adabless
@itsdavidadesina
@fadiji09 and the rest of others on steem to come and show me the way before PERSON GO STAND NEAR WATER SOUP ENTER HIM EYE.

So, in then end, I'm just looking for recommendations from the Pros here and don't mean to call steem a scam.

Upvote and follow me @gudtalent, more is coming

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This post is funny man....those that have a lot of steem/steem power definitely earns more than those with less or none steem power....i think u need to watch some videos on how to make money on steemit but here is my own small advice.

Join a steemit whatsapp group and make sure you post your articles on busy.org to get free upvotes every day or better still...use the esteem app

Also try to use correct tags for your posts to get upvotes and right attention....i noticed your previous tags are not usually appropriate....check out the explore section on steemit menu to see and select appropriate tags to post your articles.

You can also participate in contests on steemit and win sbd and gain popularity....I think u are the first person to see steemit as scam tho...a bit harsh,but just for the record...steemit primary motive is not money making!
I gave you an upvote....compliments of @amec
Enjoy the rest of the day man

Well, i've been into steem and have studies the system for awhile now and i'm really glad to say i'm coming onboard full time to do my homework.

Steem is not scam, the tittle is just to cause controlversy and you can see that from the post.

thanks @predict-win for the advice.
really grateful

Bros dis ur post e funnying me..
U think rome was built in a day..
Wait o...
When d one dat u wee subscribe and use facebook and instagram is better na..

Nobody owes you anything here..

The earlier you realize that the better for you..
Is steemit aff tire u, pls misplace your password..
Let the steem reach the rest of we steem believers...
Recently, my blog has been bleeding but through the help of the likes of @ewuoso and @lemmybe, i have realised that we all have to start from somewhere...
Well, Hanti @gee1 is really nice..
Me i kuku dinnor send anybiri ni aye mi

Hehehe @alisonudeme thanks for your comment, but then, i guess you think read the article and the intension.

Forget the title of the post, this is more or less a question from a curious newbie.

Newbie..
Since October...
Your village pipu are doing you..

Your topic is something else ? Could you change it ? For God’s sake
Before you get flagged or blacklisted.
You have google, you have different tags to look through and see what you’ll be interested in writing or posting here ? Alright?
I joined Steemit in November, nobody told me about it
I found steemit on my own
I was earning a lot of 0.00$(I didn’t blame anyone for this)
I read trending posts on tags I was interested in and finally found my niche.
No one owes you anything here

Do you think people have the time to read through this your rubbish topic that I just read through ? Absolutely not!
But I did because I had to see your basis for coming up with such a topic!
How about the rest of the new guys here who didn’t read through the context and just read only the topic ?
How much did you invest in steem?
You’re here talking rubbish
I no wan vex
I could go on and on but let me respect myself.

Let me go and waste my energy on another thing that’ll give me positive energy in return

Hehehehe @florae, please don't take it personal, i have my reasons and i think i've gotten it

Let me be the first to comment unreasonably 😂 and book a space to read other comments 🚶

I'll join you soon

Your topic is so dumb.... You think good things comes so easy? Though I won't blame you maybe the person that invited you did not really explain to you, nevertheless your topic a total mess.

I want to believe its a way to getpeople's interest.

Huncu small small..
Daris somebori shide

Looking at your frustration I wanted to make some recommendation but then after I heard you've Reachout to this people and it didn't work out for you. It means nothing I say will help.

Also, instead of doing your homework well, you decided to put forward a very high accusation about a platform you know shit about. It therefore means you are not ready to learn instead just seeking cheap attention.

There's something I always say about life, there's no formula to success. Just do it your own way and if after all trials you still fail, maybe this wasn't yours. If that's the case, power down, sell your stake and return to what was working for you. Case close.

Yes man... One thing won't favor all... Your grace and mine won't work same way.

Bro.... All I will say is beg your village people this not a get rich quick scheme m8. Wish you success.

Heheheh
No wahala

So you want us to prove to you that steemit is not a scam, sorry i won't.

Steemit is a big scam, the earlier you started packing what you have left, the better for you because no body owes you anything

Safe journey back to where you came from.

But then on a nicer note....

You may get a lot of attention today, after that what next?
I hope you have thought about it,your blog is ok, work on your character and interactions...

@gee1 has said it all, do your homework

I feel kissing this girl 😂

Steemit is a big scam, the earlier you started packing what you have left, the better for you because no body owes you anything
Safe journey back to where you came from.

😂

Common lif dis place...
Somebori wife

will you keep quiet

Lol...
I had to spew the truth man....
Dude's got a lot of work to do

You said you lost everything on steemit.
From your post, I fail to see what/how you lost?

I couldn't read all but this is just hilarious. @gee1 is nice ehn.

Its going to be a reunion

This post is still very funny to me...i just steemit not too long. I worked well n its paying...better work hard, learn about the platform and then make mony....

Exactly

Dahhh. October??? Lemme not start

@gudtalent so I used the night to think up something. You know it's not good for your name to be part of a scam, just incase you're going for a presidential position later. What you will do now is copy plenty post and upload so you're be flagged out of steemit since you cannot block your account. That way your name will not come up at all later. @vheobong has been planning too.

Congratulations, you just made your 1$.
Nobody owes you anything, put in the work.
I wish you all the best!

Osheee

Hehehe