I have nothing against promotion of content but there has always been a promoted page on steemit so why aren't people using that? Because using bidbots guarantees some sort of return on the promotional investment. Why was the promoted page so shit to start with? Perhaps to ensure the facilitation of bidbots.
So the steemit,inc promotion tab was and is shit which is why so many bidbots have sprung up meaning that the many if not most of the largest stakeholders can now make amazing profits from selling their votes, votes which would ideally go towards promoting decent content organically.
Steemit inc have the largest stake in the platform to my knowledge so to combat this why don't they offer an official steemit bidbot or bots. The same system could be used but instead of all the profits from bidbot promotion going to individuals, the profits could be kept within the community.
Also, as I mentioned to @beggars there are other ways to promote your content yourself. There really isn't any need to use bidbots to promote a post. If promotion is really what people want they could achieve it in other ways.
Hey.. We could use your help guest judging at the IFC if you're not too busy. It's about time for finals soon, and a few of our judges are behind a bit. Times running out and would be nice to have a few more votes at least. :)
Let me know what you'd like me to do mate and I'll do all I can. This year has been a bit of a struggle for me so far as you know and I'm not in any position to commit or make promises but if I can help I will and would be honored. You've been a really good and supportive friend to me and I really appreciate all you've done mate. :)
Also weren't we suppose to have a talk? Would be good to have that talk sometime. I feel like we could do some cool things working together. :D
We were mate and I look forward to the time when I'm able to have that chat but life is really getting the better of me right now and both my time on steemit and my friendships on the platform have definitely been suffering as a result. I can only apologise for my ignorance mate. It's not something I'm happy about or proud of and I hope things get a little easier for me soon because there are things I really want to get done on here. I think we could do some cool things together too mate but I won't be able to do anything until I get myself sorted out first. I'm sure it won't be too much longer. (I really fucking hope not anyway)
Hope you have a great day mate. Let me know what you want me to do judging wise and I'll get to it. :)
I think that's a good idea.
I think people who wanna promote their content usually use every way they reasonably can. Just cause there's other ways, doesn't mean you shouldn't advertise in a given way.
The reason I personally don't use them is mostly cause I want to work with people who are against them and I don't want to alienate anyone.
I actually did pay for advertising on Facebook a couple times. So technically I've done it before on another platform.
My feelings are a bit mixed. Though I think it's better to try to make genuine connections than to rely on advertising. I think good connections are more important.
Thanks for the nice words and happy to be of service in the ways I can be! :) Thank you as well for buying an awesome friend. And..
If you're too busy it's cool, no worries. One of our judges who had not voted in a while voted a whole bunch today and that helped a lot! Would still appreciate your help but if you're really busy I understand. We'll be alright!
I'd suggest jumping on our discord whenever you have the time and inclination to either help judge or talk about ideas. If you know ahead of time, and can sorta be like.. "I'll have this day free" lemme know and I'll make extra effort to try to be around.
Also if you wanna judge a round I'd suggest starting with round 36, though.. we're trying to get these all done soon as the finals are just around the corner. So if it takes you a couple days to get to it, it might be done already. If you come on the discord you can find out which round we're on.. Though there's only 40 total.. So.. That's like 4 left from where I suggested you start.. It's getting close to finish and I hope to have them all judged and counted by Sunday even if not all the judges get to it.
So.. Thanks for your help if you do! And no worries if not. I hope you get your life more balanced in the ways you would like as well! All the best to you my friend. <3