I've never been one to shy away from a challenge and have always had the ability to hold myself accountable; Two factors that have helped me design and create a life that I feel reasonably proud of.
Ownership and responsibility are two very prevalent elements in my life and I've used both to good effect. Of course, no person's life is perfect, or could ever be, however through the implementation of a few key concepts, the persistent deployment of the right thoughts, attitude and actions one can achieve rewarding things.
I was talking to my wife Faith yesterday about hive, the blogging platform and token, plus other associated crypto things. I've put a lot of effort into the platform, much of myself if readers care to read between the lines or simply ask me the right questions, and have built some great relationships with people I'd feel comfortable to meet in person. It's been extremely enjoyable and hasn't ever felt like a job; In fact it's been relaxation, a hobby that has value-added my life, rather than a chore.
In our conversation, which was of a positive nature if you're wondering, Faith said, "...but doesn't it bother you that the token is dropping in price?" She wasn't questioning my involvement, more my attitude towards the token price.
The answer...From a financial perspective yes, to some degree at least...From a blogging/enjoyment point of view, no.
You see, I enjoy the platform, interaction and relationships and have the attitude of those aspects being the motivators. Yes I know, some of you rely on the small incomes provided but for me it's the interaction that motivates me, the money is secondary. It has to be this way for me, otherwise I might begin to focus on the wrong thing, which will affect everything I do here.
Engagement ethos
Since beginning here I have had an engagement ethos which basically means I have worked tirelessly to engage with and, build, relationships with other users. You guys reading this very post! I've been around for 1233 days so far, since thirteenth June 2017, and since that day have made a lot of comments and posted blogs 1902 times - 1.5 times a day on average.
The underlying motivation, as stated above, has been enjoyment and a huge part of that is the engagement; Making and receiving comments to others in the community. It is the best way to promote oneself, to get on the radar and to draw people close, build relationships that can then be nurtured for the future.
Engagement commitment
Today is the twenty eighth day of October 2020...Seventy eight days ago I decided to make a commitment to commenting, just for fun.
I was inspired by a user called @bashadow who often tracks statistics here on the block chain to determine where he's situated each month. I responded to his post with my own and set some goals around my own commenting. You can see my Comment Commitment Post by following this link.
The numbers
- 26,649 - The amount of my comments as at 11 August 2020 (from Hive Buzz)
- 32,500 - My goal number of comments by 31 December 2020
- 142 Days left to 31 Dec (from 11 August when I made the commitment)
- 5,851 - Number of comments required to hit the goal
- 41.2 - Number of comments required daily to reach the goal
It seemed realistic considering that most weeks I put around 300-500 comments on the blockchain - Not one word comments mind you, decent and relevant ones.
Progress check
I decided today was as good a day as any to check my progress and below I've shared the numbers.
- 31,850 - Total comments as of writing this post (from Hive Buzz)
- 64 days remaining to 31 Dec 2020
- 650 - Remaining number of comments needed to hit the goal
- 10.1 - Number of comments required daily to reach the goal
Hmm...I might need to reset the target as I think I might reach the goal ahead of time. I've made 5201 comments in the past seventy eight days, an average of 66.6 per day.
Get engaged
I don't share these comments to illicit a pat on the back from the community or to indicate them as the benchmark or requirement; They are simply, my numbers. No, I don't expect or want anyone to be impressed.
I mention my own numbers as a lead-in to the following couple of paragraphs only, a statement about engagement.
Engagement is a legitimate way to push forward here, the best way in my opinion; I don't mean for someone coming along after injecting a massive stake, I mean for every day people like you and I.
Back 1233 days ago I began with nothing; Just an account approval, and away I went. You can go and take a look at my introduction post if you like. It's weird for me to look at it after all this time, but I injected passion, personality and effort and it's those things I urge people to inject into their posts and commenting even now. Engagement is the key here.
It is for this reason I've started the #weekend-engagement topic post which has run for 20 weeks so far...I've wanted to create a place where people can engage with others without fear of not fitting in - It's a safe place to comment, meet people and build relationships which is exactly what the smart users are doing; Users that come back week after week to join in and get engaged. Here's a link to week 20 if you want to check it out.
There's other great concepts out there such as the Engagement League that @abh12345 runs each week, and many communities promoting engagement as well. There's no shortage of places to get engaged and many opportunities to take some ownership and responsibility for building your own account. It's not even hard, it just takes a little effort; The results though...Can be huge!
I understand that many of you have intermittent internet service and sometimes lack of consistent power but that doesn't negate the benefit of engagement...If one has the time to throw a post up, there's time to leave a comment on someone else's. If you have time to cast a vote on someone's post you have the time to comment on it...After reading it.
Choices
We all have the choice to spend our time doing the activities we like to do, or see value in. I think it's pretty clear I find value in commenting, and in posting also, but you may not and that's fine...If you are one of those people and are still reading this post I wonder why. It's ok though, if you don't want to do it, then don't.
But for those of you who want to find a little extra enjoyment, to build relationships and your accounts then engaging with others is critically important.
Leaving a comment on a post that may not normally get any is a powerful thing - It validates that users existence here, inspires them to continue because someone read and commented. This is especially so for new users but applies to everyone. Don't ignore your fellow users, don't stay comfortably within your little circle...Get out there and support the community which, in turn, supports the token; It's a benefit to us all. Make the choice to join in with the community and support it.
Anyway, that's about it.
I used to do some really good rants on the blockchain; All sorts of topics were on the hit list but I don't bother now...I'd rather just lead by example by posting with passion, personality and effort and spend time promoting the benefits of engagement. It would be cool to see absolutely everyone doing the same.
It's your turn
I invite you guys to comment below with your engagement stories; Share what has worked, what has not, why you feel it is important, and even why you think I'm a wanker and don't know what I'm talking about. It's your choice remember? Make it.
Design and create your ideal life, don't live it by default - Tomorrow isn't promised.
Be well
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For some reason, I spend more time curating (actually reading peoples stuff) and up-voting as a sign that I passed through. My commenting habit seems to fluctuate, depending upon mood and subject matter.
Oh...and also depending upon how well my one good eye is holding up under the strain😖
We all do it differently and there's certainly nothing wrong with curating. I guess, for those with really small vote value, a comment can have more impact. I remember when I had only a thousand or so staked, three years ago, I'd actually apologise for my vote being so pathetic and would leave a really good comment...It was always appreciated more than a vote. These days I do both mostly.
It doesn't matter how a person supports the community, as long as they do, although I enjoy seeing comments on my posts...If no one commented on me I'd be gone to be honest.
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I would sometimes apologize for my low vote value too when wishing I could do better. There were times when I'd use a 'bot' to boost them; like Tipu, or merely send a gift directly to their wallet. Now, we have that 'gift' feature which is a plus as well.
Yeah... comments are certainly nice to leave and receive. They certainly help with gaining friends and keeping yourself in 'the minds eye' of others I just prefer to leave comments that occur to me naturally upon reading a post, rather than just for the sake of commenting or merely repeating what someone else already said in previous comments.
As far as REPLYS... I strive to NOT miss acknowledging comments from others. It's a more important gesture in my opinion, unless the comment to me was ugly; like wishing a horrible death upon my tender soul...😎
There needs to be a certain relevancy to commenting for sure. So many waste a comment by not adding any real quality to it. I'll still reply as you say of course, but there'll be very little else, I won't feel connected with that person and it will likely lead nowhere.
The ugly comments are a different thing altogether; It's best they are ignored.
ENGAGEtokens.Very good way to motivate new users, and I include myself in them. Since receiving a comment on a post for us newcomers means a lot.
It has taken me some time to learn how this works here, thanks to God I have the support of certain people who care about me and how I am progressing. All their advice has always been that I should consolidate solid relationships.
And it happens to me as you say, sometimes I don't comment because I don't know if I'm charming.
However with your weekend commitment activity, I have been participating, and I have had a lot of fun, interacting with other users is like we have known each other for a long time and we laugh in the comments.
I'm glad to see you've been joining in with the #weekend-engagement topic and have noted you've used the engage the weekend community also which is nice. Thank you.
As you have learned, you don't need to be charming, just friendly and open to meeting new people; The rest will take care of itself. We are all the same really, just people, with the same fears of social interaction or shyness...But on my #weekend-engagement topics everyone is friendly and respectful; I'd not tolerate anything else, and so you're always welcome. I think you will find that mostly people right across hive are like that with people that interact on their posts; To be otherwise would be counter-productive.
Thanks for reading and commenting here. I appreciate it.
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Yes, everyone at Hive is friendly and very respectful. They are nice people who leave you wanting to meet them in person.
I've been a little shy but I've opened up a little more so that others can get to know me.
Thank you for your support.
I'm glad you've opened up...Passion, personality and effort are the three things I identified to help push my own account forward, to get onto people's radar. You'll never appeal yo everyone, that's impossible, however by applying the right things you'll reach the right people and you'll get their support if you nurture the relationship.
Keep doing what you're doing.
ENGAGEtokens.More engagement means more content which brings new users. People need to focus on the relationship aspect not the price. We build an active community with engagement and we will be competing with the likes of Facebook. Think of what that would due to the price!
I couldn't agree with you more, or have said it better than you have.
Thanks for commenting, and for reading in the first place. I appreciate it.
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Same I appreciate any real engagement. I look forward to talking more. Cheers !BEER
Yeah, me too, I'm sure we'll run into each other again; Looking forward to it.
Thanks for the beer. ✅
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BEER.ENGAGEtokens.Well then. I realize you don't want a pat on the back OR anyone to be impressed but Fuck You, I'm impressed. That's just a whole lot of comments. Having probably more than my share I can also speak to the quality of said comments.
I also took a commitment 78 days ago and, well, I've gone past my original commitment and made a new one. I won't be doing my 'keep track' post until Halloween because that's the way I am. I am a brickhead about keeping measurements precise as it were. So I don't know where I stand today, and don't care. I will however know on Saturday and WILL care.
I don't post much. I'm closing in on 3 years on the chain and haven't averaged 2 posts a week. I post if I've got something and don't if I don't. I've written every day for others and even for my own blog and just don't have the will to do so again.
I do comment, and have done so since day one. I came here knowing how much a comment can mean to a writer and have tried to pass that on. More or less successfully.
Token price? The only time I ever even look is if I am considering a buy. Otherwise it's relative to me. My price per post and comment trend line is up, that's all I care.
So there's my 2 cents worth. That'd be about 8% of a Hive for those keeping score.
I don't think anyone would dare challenge your commitment to engaging on hive, and I know it's not done for votes, it's a genuine need to connect, and converse I think and that comes out in the comments and replies you make.
I'll be keen to see your numbers because I reckon you will have pushed them up; I see how much you comment, I run into them all the time when I'm out and about and they're always of good quality. I hope you post some good numbers, pretty sure you will.
I enjoy posting and when I don't have time it's generally the commenting that slows, sort of like now actually, I've had many other things to focus on lately and my commenting is down. It'll ramp up though, as time permits. Still, having said that I comment a lot and enjoy doing so, as do you.
Price? Yep, who really cares, it'll take care of itself.
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I can tell your commenting has slowed. You haven't won the engagement league for two whole weeks :)
My numbers will be fine. Not in your league, but they will suit me ok.
Yeah I saw that...Interesting to note the fairly low numbers that have been winning it though, not so much the comment count, more the character count...Shows that not very much depth is going into the comments I guess. Still it's always good to see someone else have a go right?
It's cool that @tripode won it. She's really come out of nowhere and it's pretty refreshing to see. Two weeks ago I told her she kicked my ass and she didn't know what to say. Last week she allowed as to how she kicked my ass. That's some growth right there :)
Yes, I saw her comments from last week.
You can't imagine the laughter i get every time you write ¨kick my ass¨, and you would too if you hear me saying it... imagine 5-year-old girl talking, exactly the same.
And by the way, i think i'm going to kick both of your asses again this weekend, so get ready and make some ice. 😂 @bigtom13 @galenkp
ENGAGEtokens.I’m agree with you when you say engagement is the key here because certanly it is I personally think if you really want to build something real here you need to engage, if you only want money I don’t think this is the place for it because people notice it, this is also a social media so the idea is to be social!! I did enjoy reading your post, the titled called my attention and I was like: I need to read this, it is gonna be good, you are a kind of motivator for me because I have a strong desire to engage and being more compromise here, I remember that I find you with Mr @bluemist proposal about engage too, I read your comment and in my head I was thinking GOD! This is perfect! Because I was starting to be more social making 2 – 3 comments in other people post that I don’t know but i wanted to reading the content that call my attention and I wanted people to know that, so your topics about #weekend-engagement was like something that i wanted try, i wanted to challenge myself yo get out of my confort zone, I did enjoy a lot Week 20 first time reading every single comment and it was absolutely great! So I am definitely more motivated.
I’m agree again, even a single comment makes me so happy. I’ve been seen some changes since I started to engage, you can take a look now and some of my posts have comments, real comments for the same people who I’ve been engage with, but I know that its because they really want to make a comment it is not just for compromise, you can tell that and even I have new followers and I follow people that I like to engage too, so all this thing is really working because other people want the same that you want!!
I really like what you say about your own posts now attracting real comments from people you have previously engaged with. That's exactly why it's important to engage with others, on their posts, rather than wait for them to simply come to yours...Mostly they won't do so.
It's not good enough to have an engaging title and interesting thumbnail picture when posting...The content needs to be good also, but even that isn't enough sometimes. Those things won't necessarily attract comments. However if you're outbound-commenting, which you are, you'll find that people will follow you back to your posts have a read and throw an up-vote and possibly a comment. Over time they will begin to feel more beholden to you, because of your consistent commenting on their posts, and you all of a sudden the relationship will start to take off.
It's a simple process really.
I'm pleased to hear that the #weekend-engagement topic is working for you, helping you meet new people and that you're starting to see some payback. That's what I started it in the first place.
I appreciate your comment here, all the best for the rest of the week.
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ENGAGEtokens.Well, there you go.. The whole idea behind a "Social Platform". Being non-social just seems counter productive to the whole cause. I think you said it best when you stated:
I remember those first few comments and "Engagements" I had 961 days ago (March 12th, 2018). Those comments and ultimately those relationships I forged then, gave me the motivation to keep on keepin on. Sure, I have had times where my priorities needed shifted this way or that, but I didn't give up and most certainly didn't forget those friendships I loved so very much.
The toughest part, for me at least, is the balance. I have so many pots that need stirring, that I question myself some days as to why I started this ball rolling. Why do I invest the time? Why did I invest money in this? When am I going to get time to write that post?? Where am I going to get the time to engage with my friends here, let alone "Outside of my circles"? It's a tough balance .. work, home life, family, other hobbies, sleep, and food.. lol. Where does Hive fit in?? How can I keep my Hive alive?
If you enjoy something, you find a way to balance it in. I am still working on that one! I can not compare myself to the Superman of Commenting that defines you, but rather will find my own balance and thresholds. I don't just do that with Hive, I have to do that with lots of little things that require my attention to keep the fun going.
I am a firm believer of something.. If you don't pay enough attention to "something" (that could be anything, like a mate, friend, hobby, religion.. whatever is important to you), then that something will eventually suffer and then die. That to me is Life; Figuring out what's important, what makes YOU HAPPY, and dividing your attention towards those things.
I still find that Hive makes me happy, and somehow I find the time to enjoy it. I wish I had more time.
Best of luck with your goals.. although it looks like you'll be sail by them.
You've made some good points, not least of which is the time factor. Yeah, it takes time and in modern society when people are mostly time-poor it's something that needs to be thought about. Clearly you enjoy it so you make the time and hive commensurate to the time you have available. It's important to prioritise also of course, which you're also doing.
Having said that though, I see people flicking their phones o that endless Facebook feed, barely staying long enough to actually absorb anything, passing over the information, images or whatever in an almost zombie-like state...And they call that time well spent.
Hive is different, can be different if a person chooses it to be. Like you say, engage with ones' friends, maybe add in a little extra engagement with others outside one's own group...It's a flow of information and a deeper connection to people around the world than the superficial nature of Facebook or the other social medias.
So, yep, you'll find the time if you want to. I have mates who do many things, and never understood how they could fit children into their lives. Once the rug-rats popped out though...Yeah, they still do those other things and fit the kids in. Human's are adaptable. We'll find the time for what we value.
As long as you enjoy hive then it's the place to be. I think I said in another comment here, if I stop enjoying it, I'll stop doing it, and I mean that. There'll be no idiotic announcement post, I'll just cease to be here.
Thanks for your comment, I appreciate it.
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ENGAGEtokens.The one thing I've always admired about you, since beginning to interact with you, is how much you do engage. It's pretty amazing. I'll admit to suffering some occasional jealousy when I'm only able to log on meaningfully once a week or so. 😃
For the most part Hive is full of people who want to have fun, share recipes, pictures, and otherwise bring some colour to a dreary pandemic filled world without the falseness that happens on other social media sites. It's a welcome respite and much like kicking back with a coffee and a friend.
Thanks mate, I appreciate it. The only reason I can engage like I do is that I have the time. My work permits it. I tend to answer people quite quickly also as I found that keeping up with it is preferable to leaving it and trying to do a whole lot of comments, like I am now. I've just woken up on Saturday morning to a pile of comments to reply to because of the #weekend-engagement topic I released last night. I'll get to them all though.
I like your last paragraph and agree completely...It feels more real here, although what Facebook and co feel like is a mystery to me these days as hive is my only social media. If hive disappeared I'd not have any.
The coffee and friend comment is so true...One can pick and choose what they want to do; Hang around with someone familiar or seek out something new, hit up a community or just try one's luck on the all posts feed...It's nice.
Thanks for your comment - It's much appreciated.
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ENGAGEtoday.You my friend are the King of comments, without a doubt. Not just meaningless ones, but on point and relevant. I realize I need a lot of work in this department. For me, it simply doesn’t come super easy. Anyways, will need to try a bit harder.
Thanks mate, I enjoy it and so keep it up.
For me I just sort of find something interesting about it and comment about that, leave an opinion, ask a question or maybe tell a story that may be relevant. It's no different here than it would be in real life, I try to listen, understand and engage with relevance. I just see it as a conversation.
It's hard to define really as some of my comments are long and some short, some serious and some funny. It's situational.
I just suggest to people that they give it a go, add relevance and interest and let the rest take care of itself.
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ENGAGEtokens.Commenting? I thought we were talking about food here 😂
Well, you guys are in a professional league here. I am more in the schoolyard doing my daily pots reviews and commenting three or four times a day at most. But honestly, I enjoy it more and more every day to the point I do not care at all about the token price.
Not caring too much, or at all, about the token price is a good thing...It frees one up to focus on the engagement, writing better blogs for the fun of it and to a deeper experience. It is very clear to me who writes to earn, attempt to earn, and whose here for a little fun and enjoyment with the monetisation as secondary. Don't get me wrong, the money of it is one of the reasons I'm here, but not the primary, or really even the secondary to be honest.
Keep food in mind @santigs, you'll need it on Friday for the #weekend-engagement topic. Just saying.
That's a lot of comments mate well done and glad you enjoy it.
Yeah, it's a few, and if I didn't enjoy it I'd disappear. I'm not one to persist with something I don't find value in.
That is pretty hellish
It's up there, and a good character count also as you'll know from the EL. I manage it mostly though, although lately it's been quite difficult with everything that's going on here.
I was thinking Bullish. (ish! BullISH)
Such amazing statistics, I was sure that you will reach to your goal sooner than expected, your ambition always pulls you through
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What I can't track is how doing what I do has pushed my account forwards...I mean I know what my account looks like, but I can never compare it against the me who didn't do what I have done, you know? So, I'll never know the statistics however I am very certain that if I hadn't proceeded in manner in which I have done my account would look vastly different and I'd not have the relationships I do.
I know what works, and that's engagement.
Yes, exactly. That is the magic word
110% it's good to talk or take the piss whichever is more inappropriate
Yep, the banter is great, I enjoy it, and also the conversations and debates and all. If no one commented on my posts I don't think I'd stick around for very long.
unfortunately, beer is my downfall it's a good job the rigs I worked on were dry or some of the guys would have really found out what I thought of them. Came really close sober a few times.
I was engaged once...
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Then she bloody married me and it's gone to pot ever since :0D
Haha...I bet you'll not say that too loud! Not when the better half is home anyway.
Hehe, defo not. I know which side my life is buttered on!! :0)
Smart man.
I came here because I might get some money for posting, plus I hoped to increase my writing skill. I have stayed because of the engagement of people I have met thru various groups I have interacted with. I used to spent time on Discord, but now spend most of my time here trying to curate with the stake I have managed to build up. I do not comment a lot because I generally do not have a much to say and I only wish to comment in a positive way. I do agree that getting a comment when I post makes my day, but especially enjoy questions about what I have posted as I usually post about something I am working on or have built.
WOW, look at this a wordy comment....😀
I think the comment when you have something to say thing is good, and it always pays to be positive, or at least on-topic and relevant.
The power of leaving a decent comment on a person's post is strong. It can leave that user feeling buoyant and happy and that can't be a bad thing. Asking relevant questions in relation to a post opens up the opportunity for dialogue and that's how relationships form.
It's good that you're around and are staying for the engagement, the enjoyment of it.
Have you built any lasting relationships with anyone, ones that have endured?
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Yes, I have.
@rishi556 in an old Discord group, but now we chat over Raspberry Pi computers and programing.
@jongolson and @pixiepost who are big in ctptalk community and regularly offer amazing encouragement.
I do enjoy reading you and your brothers posts and the occasional comment back and forth, does this qualify as a relationship?
This certainly qualifies. My point was that even for someone who doesn't comment much, you still have relationships; It doesn't take a lot of effort, just some effort. 🙂✅
Thanks, always trying to make the effort, especially in these unusual times where we are unable to travel and meet new people.
Aww thanks so much, Randy! I truly appreciate that! Yes, keeping those relationships & bonds are important. That's partly why I engage even in our little daily interactions. It keeps the bonds strong & it's nice to know people are thinking of you. :)
Your Welcome, your inspiring quotes always make my day and our little interactions are always a bright spot in my day.
ENGAGEtokens.Maybe u r right, nobody's life is perfect.
Yes, maybe.
ENGAGEtokens.Yeah! Commenting helps a lot, I tried carrying few people along as I still want to continue hearing from them so I let them know I'm still with them by commenting on their posts.
I ruled a sheet of paper and listed thirty names I'm to comment on their post each day although I wish to comment on more posts , but I decided to start from thirty, commenting on five posts each until it completes thirty, but I end up adding more as I get to know more and more people day by day making it look like a burden but I still try to comment on some posts before I post a day, sometimes because I keep commenting I get to post late at times but I have not commented up to thirty a day and I wish to still work on that.
Looks like you're smashing it? XD
I've been pretty quiet lately as my sibling as been up and we've been doing all the things (okay we've mostly been shopping because they've been mostly doing Christmas shopping x_x).
I've noticed your absence and figured you were on the rig working or some such thing. Christmas shopping will do it though. Where's your sibby from, the island?
I am working on the rig (again, I did some stuff to it that makes my life a bit easier going forward, probably trivial for people who know what they're doing but took me a bit of doing XD and also had to fix the fingers because at some point during the metarig upgrade they got turned into tentacles?! o_O), but it's right on my machine so I can usually pick at hive stuff in between.
Yep sibling is from the island.
Christmas shopping was kind of insane, they got it all done now though XD I still have a bit more to do but it's for cousins and coaches so I can take middle child with me over the next couple of weeks. Just glad I'm not doing it during Christmas crush where it will be actually insane :D
You'd think the island had enough Christmas to go around...Clearly not.
C'mon, I had work that bad dad joke in right? C'mon.
I hope you've been well otherwise, doing your thing and getting set for the run to the end of the year. I'd like to think 2021 is the year it'll all come good and we can get back on track, but something tells me it won't be the silver bullet we're all hoping it will be. A little pessimistic of course, but just how I feel.
Never heard anything even remotely related to that before ever XP
I continue to be as disorganised as hell, same as always XD
There are never silver bullets. I feel like this year really was a "year of vision", just probably not how most people...er..."envisioned" it, and it's the part where everything gets worse before it starts getting better.
Speaking of bullets, how well would a silver bullet actually work as a bullet?
That's a good way to put it, 2020 I mean. I see it as a wake up call for many, if only they choose to actually wake up.
Good bloody question.
Unfortunately the answer can be a bit complex but I'll break it down for a very short-form answer which will give you a clue.
Silver is harder than lead so it won't etch the barrel as it travels down it. Barrels twist, imparting spin to the bullet which aids in its accuracy. Silver won't gain as much spin as it is too hard and so will be more inaccurate. If the (silver) bullet is too big it will slow as it travels down the barrel due to the extra friction. This isn't good either. Even 1/1000th of an inch too big will make this happen - Small increments.
When bullets hit the target they flatten (see image) and it's that mushrooming that transfers energy and does the damage as they slow and mushroom out within the body. Silver is hard and so will not do so as much.
There are other reasons that relate to the reloading process and other things, but essentially this should give you a good idea.
This one has hit a flat surface, a steel target. If it had hit a human it still deforms (mushrooms) and does damage though, just not as perfectly even as this. This is why there are different rounds for different purposes. Hunting rounds are designed to impart loads of energy, mushroom out savagely, to create a clean kill. Many militaries use jacketed rounds which do more of an in and out sort of thing wounding, not necessarily killing. A wounded man means a MEDEVAC, or others to care for them effectively taking others out of the fight, and also demoralising the rest of the soldiers. There are special rounds for competition, paper, steel etc. Thousands of different ones that all do different things.
I hope this makes sense.
Sounds like it would make fighting werewolves even more difficult than it would already be XD
Thanks for the dumbed down answer, I think I got the clue :D
😂😂 that part was really funny. I have understood the fun in commenting, it gives room to know more about the author and also understand the topic being posted. Its also a medium to get close to people apart from discord engagement and your weekend engagement has really brought so many people together and we have you to thank for that
Hey @jizzyjoe, I'm glad you've been enjoying the #weekend-engagement topic and yes, engagement here on the blockchain is enjoyable and draws people closer, builds relationships. I hope we'll see you on the weekend-engagement topic this week. I'm about to post it.
I'm already there, your question got me thinking. When I'm done analyzing the question I will drop my answer