I won't claim to be the ultimate hive lover or the imposter like @winniecorp calls them. She says these are the set of people that always claim they're not on hive for the money but everyone else can tell otherwise 😄 You should check out her post btw, it's funny.
Well, I'm here for the money and all the extras. I clearly came for the money because if it wasn't an incentive, I'd be on a Web 2 platform sharing my thoughts instead. At first it was about the money I was getting immediately, being able to sort my immediate needs, then I learned to take steps to secure my financial life.
I haven't looked back since then and it's more about the future now. It's the reason why I'm still here even when the money doesn't come like before especially in this bear market.
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For a short while now, I've noticed the engagement on hive drop and it kind of downs my energy too. People post less these days and the engagement on other posts has dropped. I'm not saying this from what I see on my posts alone, I also see it on other accounts. Or maybe it's just my feed.
It's such a downer that I don't get as much interaction anymore because it's something I always look forward to. I enjoy blogging and having an audience to chat with. Without them, it's boring.
I can't tell you how often I refresh my page and each time I'm surprised that I don't see that precious red dot. What is everyone doing? lol. At a point, I was wondering if some people see me because I don't even see them pop up on my feed anymore. All I see mostly are strange reblogs I'm not interested in.
Sometime ago I did a post on things to do when your hive feed is boring but they're not working for me right now because I click around and still don't find things I'm interested in. It feels like the streets are empty.
If you can see this and read up to this point, leave a comment so I'd know.
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You are exactly right!
I have noticed the same, but I think last summer was the same - not sure, I took off for a few months myself!😎😁🤣
As my reasons for being here is the same as yours I understand, and can tell you in August it picks up again!
Wish You an Awesome Friday!
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Really? I didn't even notice. I think you're right about August that's when I became more active compared to other months.
Thank you! and have a great weekend!
You as well!
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Yes, I believe that May-August is the low point of the year here,
But...
We're already a third of the way through!
Awesome Weekend to You!
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I don't know what it's supposed to be like so I have no opinion. I know that very few people actually watch my videos but I can't blame them.
Videos don't really get a lot of views except for specific communities you post in. How about your blogs? Notice any difference?
I don't really write many blogs so I would say no.
Okay
I'll never watch videos, they take up too much time x Nothing personal!
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STOPTo support your work, I also upvoted your post!
Yeah I hear you on the engagement. It's an interesting phenomenon that I think we can scientifically document at this point LOL. Bear Market Blues sounds like it's got a decent ring to it. Maybe come up with another name for it! :D
I certainly enjoy the engagement and when I'm on the platform and active, it's always good to get out there and get some comments on my posts. Buuuuut being the devils advocate here, how about you go out there and check out some posts and drop some comments? :)
You post often enough in the Rant community, maybe you'd like to be a mod of it and make sure every post gets a comment? It's a lot of fun! :D
We all came for the money but stayed for the community and fun banter that goes on. I think that's what's really fun and cool about Hive. We have our issues but we also have a lot of fun.
Definitely has a nice ring to it. We should leave it as it is 😄
I do go out there 😄 It's just more work now searching for what I'd be interested in
That's a good idea. Yes, I'd like that. I'm a mod in another community and it actually makes me read all of the posts, I find myself enjoying stuff I wouldn't ordinarily click on.
Plus, I'm sure to get a comment from you when I post here so I never feel alone 😄
Ah, yes, the fun. That's what I miss. It's been MIA on my feed. But thank you for the advice, I'd try to check out more stuff subsequently.
Done, made you a mod in the community!
Okay. Thanks!
Look I just finished a population that will upload in a few hours this same community, talking about how inflation in my country and the decline of cryptocurrencies has affected me, I came to HIVE interested in earnings, like you that was the first attraction and of course it has helped me a lot, but as you point out, having interesting comments on our publications is an extra gain, it nourishes us and encourages us to continue, it is very good to receive a good vote, but if the publication is not commented one feels that no one read those lines in which one invested time and effort, it is as if the bread lacks salt.
You totally get it! I feel awkward when that happens. I write to get opinions about my thoughts and when I don't get it, I wonder how uninteresting my piece must have been despite the upvotes. I need the validation.
Validation, opposing opinions, adding information, expressing that they have identified with the words that are written, all of this is desired.
Most persons came for the money but not many can stay even when the money is coming in little by little so you should understand.
Once we're off the bear, you will have a lot to read on your feed 😅 shikina! 🤣
Well, I understand you... I've noticed it too but what to do nau? We just have to keep it busy until they come back.
You should check out @dreemport challenges, the participants aren't getting bored of Hive because of it... And there will be a discord party later today, have you been to a discord party before? 😅 You'll love it, I'm inviting you to keep busy with fun!!! 😊
I haven't been to a Discord party, it sounds fun. Can you send an invite? I'd stop by if I'm available
Cool!
Here is the discord link
The party starts by 5pm 😊
I'll be expecting you (small aproko - there will be lots of token to be won) 😅😂
Hehe...thanks
Discord party here we come😂
Lol...I checked it out. A game was on then but I couldn't participate.
Aw thanks for the shoutout.
But I get you, and I relate with seeing strange blogs I’m not interested in on my feed.
I don’t know what’s happening or is it because of the bear market? I guess it’s now we’ll fish the imposters from the real ones.
And we have you, resident table breaker to fish them out 😄
Well, this is where you'll know who are your true engagers. People don't the fact that the bear market is even the best time to be here.
They dunno 😄 perfect time to accumulate more HP. I don't blame people though, I understand how unmotivated they must be
Well maybe not a lot know to join the Hive engagement thing. Forgot who is running it. Well personally I'm done with chasing upvotes on this site but I still write here from time to time. 😉
I hear about it a lot but I don't actually know how to go about it and I never asked cos I don't want to be pressured 😄
I just followed you. Maybe I'd see your posts on my feed whenever you stop by 🙃
Lol okay. There's no pressure to join that unless you would like to get some hive or whichever they are giving away as prize to top active commenters.
I noticed I am even a defaulter. i have come to enjoy engaging, dropping comments than making post... but i will do better
And faces like @peaq and so many other are no more as active.. saddens my heart too because aside the money i really appreciate the conversation and friendship i hive built on the block...🥺
Dropping comments is quality engagement too. Some people don't even comment anymore.
Peaq is on hiatus, stopped by her page a number of times, no reply.
Yeah it always happens when the price drops ... Just keep doing what you do. More of reward pool for the people who are still hanging out!
Sure will 😁