Hive operates on a system of Resource Credits (RC) which is much like the 'gas' and 'mana' of other blockchains. I'm sorry you did not have enough to interact adequately when you came here, but a polite "Please help my RC" usually brings folks willing to help. I see someone else already delegated ("loaned") you some HivePower (HP) which comes with additional RC. I will delegate a little to you, too, temporarily, so that you can get a decent start with your account.
Hive is a decentralized platform, so there is no central authority ruling things like on Facebook and other Web2 sites. The community, itself, steps up to do what needs to be done. As such, we are also "censorship resistant" and folks can say what is on their minds, which is what makes it attractive to many people. There will be many here who disagree with 'your truth' or 'my truth' but that does not prevent us from posting, as Hive is open to all. There is a certain beauty in that, if one stops to think about it. If we start shutting-down those of certain opinions, then we are no better than the centralized corporations that run Web2 sites now.
Regarding the posting of others' articles, that is definitely against our policy here and will be dealt with by the community. If you find anyone who has blatantly plagiarized and have proof of such, you are welcome to report the abuse to Hivewatchers and it will be investigated. Note that this reporting is only for plagiarism, scamming, phishing, and other such activity.
GOOD LUCK to you on Hive!
Thank you thekittygirl! Nice to meet you.
Thanks for all the tips.... I think my resource credits are fixed but if I run into trouble again where should I ask people for RC help? Like just make a post or something or ask people via a comment? The no central authority thing is great - but it might be hard for new users like me to find out where to ask help. Someone left a comment on my first post with links and a discord, is that where I should go?
I really like what you said about my truth and your truth. I know Ive got a temper about people saying things that I know aint true but I know I need to take a moment and understand that people dont have to believe me even if its obvious to me. I cant promise I wont get mad but Ill try my best to let people have their own versions of the truth. It kills me a little bit to say it but I cant fight everyone.
Yeah, the 'your truth'/'my truth' thing is difficult, sometimes, especially when one sees folks that are spreading obvious misinformation. Yet, to them, we are the ones spreading misinformation. That's when "censorship resistance" is beneficial. Also, accounts that prove to be most annoying /belligerent can be 'Muted' so one simply does not see them any more.
Probably the best place to ask for help if RC runs low again, etc. is the official HIVE Discord server. Discord is an app, similar to the old IRC (Internet Relay Chat) and the HIVE Discord is where many Hiveans go for questions, help, and such. You can access it via a stable desktop-app, a great mobile-app, or a web-browser (although that behaves a little wonky sometimes, but is a great way to quickly test it to see if you like it before downloading anything).
Thank you! Thats a really great help. I really appeciate everything youve helped me with. If I can every help you with anything please feel free to ask.