Well give up on MAKING MONEY and get into the great people on here and fascinating conversations you can have. Think about and imagine a GIFT economy and then go out there and start conversations with PEOPLE are fascinating. That's what I do. Look at what you actually are getting from STeemit - not just MONEY. I developed a whole new way to make my art in a year on steemit - I got the confidence from my followers and friends I made on steemit and talked to and still talk to - and then I walked out the door and did it LIVE. I don't have that kind of support of intellectual smart and empathetic people where I live...yes I am disappointed by my ratings - but it makes me work harder. In the end I am sitting here BY MYSELF anyway - it is helping me get over my need for validation in people liking me or not - I have benefited SO MUCH from Steemit - I am not giving up yet.
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I am of the same opinion. Don't look for monetary return, make new friends and enjoy writing and sharing and give your opinion if you feel it is relevant. As you can see from my blog, I do not follow a lot of people like some does and I do not have thousands of followers. I am happy to be able to read what's on Steemit and learn about other things around the world. So yes just be Contented and be Happy....keep up your writing.
I will follow you and upvoted you (not much value as small but you are not bother about it, right!!)
Thanks
@jackpot
Absolutely! I am glad to have you. More people who think this way can IMAGINE a gift economy in which we get out of this rediculous PONZI fiat scheme and start to just take care of one another...
I'm new here, but you said what I was thinking. The people that are just here to make money have a mindset that is not conducive to building a community, making lasting relationships or learning how to become a better person that is able to contribute to society in a positive way. Since I became active I have noticed that a lot of what I see in posts is self promoting, begging and panhandling, I'm not interested in that. I want to explore the thoughts and perceptions of other people who have different backgrounds and experiences than me. I want to be wowed by your talents, your gifts and how you are using them, and your knowledge that I can glean and learn from. If the only point of Steemit is to make money then my time here will probably be short, but if it is to interact with others who have the mind set to give of themselves for the benefit of all, then I'm all in. I think that it is cool that we have the ability to do that and also receive a tangible reward for our time and investment of self, but the tangible gain can not be the greatest reward for being here if this project is to last. Our greatest reward for being here should be found in the intangible, the expansion of our minds into new thoughts and the transforming of our spirit through the revelations of the beauty of life as experienced by others. Purity of motives and a heart for seeking wisdom and understanding are the keys to true and lasting rewards, success and happiness in life.
well I think WE are the ones who can decide that - the REAL money makers will continue to make money. The beggars and pan handlers will leave soon. And we can keep on exchanging good information.
I'm for that!