Hello Steemians :)
I have been thinking for awhile now, to plan a big Steemit meetup in Cebu. This will be open to everyone who wants to attend, and if you have friends that aren't on Steemit, you can bring them along as well.
The main reason I would like to plan this because there is so much misinformation as well as a general lack of knowledge about Steemit.
Some things I would like to cover; (But not limited to),
- What is Steemit
- How does Steemit actually work
- Steem vs. SBD
- Curation/Upvoting
- The importance of creating a strong Filipino community on Steemit
- Witnesses and their role in securing the platform
- How to be successful @ Steemit
Now, I will not be speaking about all these things alone... Ideally, I would like to have one person speaking about each topic. Someone with experience that has more than a general knowledge/basic understanding.
Since this event will be expensive, (Hotel convention room, snacks & drinks) and I will not accept ANY donations... This event will not be officially sponsored by anyone. Everybody will be free to blog about this event.(A special thanks to @rcarter (Who isn't active on Steemit for giving the future funds to pay for this event).
What I am looking for, are guest speakers in the Philippines, that are VERY successful/knowledgeable about Steemit, and I will pay for their flights and hotel stay to come speak at this event for all of us. I am in the process now of creating a Facebook invitation, where everyone that is interested can RSVP.
As for the timeframe, I am not 100% sure yet... As I do not know who will be able to attend as guest speakers, and their personal schedules. Ideally, I would like to hold this event in early to late November... Definitely before Christmas.
More details to follow, including the itinerary and contests that will be awarded in Steem backed dollars at the event.
Please do US all a favor, and resteem this post
I would like to engage the community in a discussion about this event, to get some ideas on topics and contests :)
And if you don't follow me, please do that as well :D
@surpassinggoogle, I hope you will be our headline speaker.
XoXo,
Gilaine
Thanks for the shout-out. I have lived here in the Philippines for over 6 years now, and I have never met a Filipino that has been anything less than generous, and genuine.
Therefore, I would like to give back in a small way. I know that with proper support, and guidance- The Filipino community can be the strongest and biggest on Steemit.
A few tips for all newcomers;
1.) Reinvest in yourself.
2.) Steemit owes you nothing
3.) You will get out of it, what you give in.
4.) Don't publish blogs and comments that are less than 100% of your true potential. Never feel that you have to publish a blog every day... Because doing this, will only sacrifice quality.
5.) Resteem your favorite community posts. Especially when you don't have any blogs to write. It will give you leeway to draft an excellent blog in the coming days, that the people you resteemed in the past, can help you with.
6.) Don't be cheap with upvotes. If you see something you like, give it a figurative "Thumbs-up". It keeps the creators motivated to continue blogging, and producing quality content. By not getting upvotes on garbage posts, they will learn not to rush.
7.) Most important to me, leave genuine comments. If you see a blog, or a comment that you appreciate... Take the time to leave them a nice comment thanking them for their effort. Go to their page, learn their name, find out where they are from, leave them a comment asking them a question that they have to reply to. This will surely increase both of your morale, and the receivers will not forget this gesture. That, is the ticket to long-term success on Steemit. (Would you rather have 1,000 followers that aren't active on your blogs? Or 100, that you took the time to become friends with?)
Hopefully, I will get a chance to meet everyone in Cebu at this event. If there is a required slot to speak, I would volunteer my time.
_Rob
I'll take note this tips from you..!! thanks for sharing!!
aw! thank you! this means a lot to me. ^_-
'my hardest critic ever!' lol shakit mo din sa bangz! @sunnylife lol ^_- kita mo biglang lumabas hahaha nag effor pa ko masyado! nakapag headstand ng waley sa oras! hahaha
@sunnylife di niya maiintindihan kay Tagalog haha nanalo na naman akis sis! pakibalik ng aking korona sis, plez! haha
yong comment ni Rob copy and paste mo sa haba ng advice nya, pede na steem lol tama nga naman sya:) good advice @rcarter. Thank you !
@purepinay, keribels poreber na yang korona mo lols
I like the tips Rob. Doing great, will keep those things in mind!
Hi guys Filipinooooos haha taga davao ako! :D i make art check out my blogs po :D following u now :D
This sounds like a great plan and I HOPE I can make it whenever you plan to hold the event.
I'm looking forward for that @purepinay. That's a very great and helpful move. Suportado!
Goodluck for this event @purepinay! Set Cebu as Steemit capital of Visayas! Woooohoo
Alright!!!! Looking forward to that event @purepinay ,lets rock steemit in CEBU PHILIPPINES..
kamusta na pala imong cats?
Kiat kaayu @purepinay
Ang mother very good kaayu,pero ang anak spoiled manguha pajud sud-an...
Haha nakararemember ka lagi! ' kaw tong nasa labas nuh?' haha
Hahaha...grabe ikaw najud @purepinay, pati comment nimu imu pajud na remember..hahaha..ka aligre..😂😂
hahaha spell adik sa steemit? haha gusto ma makita collections ko ng steemit? hahaha mababaliw ka! haha ang dami mo kayang mga joketerz! haha
hindi ko lang masulat kay nabusy pa... pero isulat ko pag may time haha.. kailangan ko muna mag kape! haha nagkape ka na ba?
Spell adik?kasayon..
Spell adik- @purepinay,hahahaha
Cge salamat,tanghali na ngayun kapa mag ka kape..ako kaninang 6am ako nag kape..hehehe
thank you @bien! magkita na ta hahaha dugay ta wala kita oi, kaw tong akong pinaka-una na cebuano gi invite katong akong 1st week here, remember? haha
Hahaha...yes sis..naka remember pajud ka..hehehe..i still ramember it..
Video k pa imung post ato..then ang view klaro kaayu sa busay dapit..hehehe
resteem kona lang ganda;)
Ashhhhhhhh!! ^_- am glad you are here! hehe amishu kaya! si @emonemolover pala nasa bulacan ngayon, do you know her na? madalas kasi siya magtravel sa manila. kamusta na work mo?
Hello gandA😘🌹.... Mas miss kita ganda😍.......
Layo mo naman kasi.......
Hindi ko pa xa kilala ganda wait visit ko xa sa profile nya......
Dito Lang me sa bahay ang pinaka work mode ko dito sa steemit......dakilang may bahay na kasi ako ganda.....
aw! sweet ^_- thank you sis xoxo
hahaha gusto umabot sa Mars eh! haha
cge ivisit mo, cool yan! ^_-
ay oo nga pala nakalimutan ko! haha ba yan, wow, nag-full ta ka na din o dati pa? haha remember walang kataposang usapan? hahaha aalmusal nalang steemit mode pa din haha!
Follow kona pala xa.....Ganda salamata😚😘
Ay grabee! Ganahan ko muanha. 😄
Wow! @purepinay that is cool and will be a blast! 😀😀😀
yay! another steemfest! :) I had lots of fun at the last one here in manila. I know this one would be even cooler!
haha I know right! ^_- you guys made me jelly! (jealous) haha
haha why did you say it would even be cooler? omg, I have to make people dance and sing! hahaha Will you sing for me pls? hehehe or any talents hehe
btw, I just did 100pounds deadlift yesterday and I haven't done that for a very long time, meaning since I started my addiction on steemit hahaha... Am glad you are still in track ^_- gezz you look good! I have to go back to the gym again tomorrow. Right now my back hurts! lol no pain no gain! haha
do you consume any carbs on after the gym?
Hihi, How u? yeah.. but no, i don't think u want me singing or trying to dance anywhere near other ppl. :P i'm kidding, but not really. I actually used to go clubbing pretty often, but that was before. I also luv the videoke, but don't have the kind of voice others want to listen to. :P I think maybe there are possibly some good pinoy singers amoung us steemians.
100 lbs. huh? thats good. and considering that it's about your bodyweight. (i'm guessing, but im pretty sure) I have a hard time lifting the 100 lb weight plate to put it on the leg press.. that's not even a deadlift. I actually never ever did a deadlift, but i know that is one of the best olympic lifts. good on u!
what?! u said carbs! ooh! are they in chip form? i usually always have some simple (translation.. junk food) carbs within 1 hour after a workout. Ever try some corn flakes with vanilla protein powder and milk? after a workout. u can feel ur body soaking up the calories it wants from that. :P
am doing well, thanks a lot for asking! ^_-
hahaha you are so funny! you must have all the time in the world to write a very long comment, you know? lol
I have ADD, I liked your message and I read it over and over again because I was having fun! hahaha if you hear my real laugh you might get annoyed haha! I bet you won't coz you are cool!
weh? how will I know you can't sing? Let me hear you sing first and I will tell you my opinion... sample pls? hehe
lol 100 lbs only. I used to be able to lift 160 bls lol I just got skinny lately lol but I will get back my beautiful muscles soon hahaha! Actually before my trip to thailand, I have to look stunning! because it's a red carpet lol I'll share you some photos of the event. It's crazy, I am actualy very nervous to join this event. *crossed fingers! ^_-
no way! you can do better than me ei!
Olympic lifters are AMAZING!!! it's a lot of work, you know self motivation and the will power. I have a lot of respect to those people.
I saw your progress on your blogs! ^- your killing it haha am so amazed with your will power! *big thumbs up ^-
We are really hyping our friends with these dramatic expressions haha yes I said we, coz you are hyping me too! haha so much energy here haha
lol not in not just chip form, if it tastes good, I'd indulge it haha
No, I haven't tried cereal with my soy protein powder but I had it with imported milk because I am lactose intolerant. I bought 3 boxes of "Post great grains banana-nut crunch whole grain cereal" lol yes that's what it says on the box lol
I got a total of 6 boxes because it was on sale " buy one and get one free" lol good luck to sugar-rush! ahaha
Aloha again,
:) u are fun and easy to talk to. U know Terry was just talking bout how comments often say more about a person that their posts do.. I think I get it more now..
seems like our comments are actually longer that most posts.. :D it's fast and easy to write in a comment usually, since it's more what u feel and u don't have to think about just the right grammar, spelling, etc.
i'll be different and answer u in reverse.. only 6 boxes, huh? how long does that last u? banana-nut sounds pretty good. and soy protein? i prefer whey. i usually get the chocolate flavor, but they only had th vanilla at s&r.
u'll have to explain this one to me.. "We are really hyping our friends with these dramatic expressions haha yes I said we, coz you are hyping me too!"
when u going to Thailand? wow, red carpet.. are u a movie star, too?? and u mean u can get even more stunning that u are now? after u pack on 40 lbs of muscle u are at 160 lbs. cool!
u know, i was at the gym yesterday and there was a olympic bar sitting on the floor.. a dedicated deadlift bar resting on two rubber squares. so, in your honor, i tried to deadlift (with terrible form, i'm sure). The weight wasn't very hard at all, but my balance really sucks so I could feel ready to fall over trying to hold that bar. i dont think i'll be trying that again anytime soon.
oh? u wanna hear me sing? well, how bout dancing first.. here's me in my younger days..
What u saying bout me having lots of time to write long comments? and what bout u.. :P well, it's true that I am home and in front of my PC for much of the time.. i am trading crypto currencies and do steemit all day. (and go gym, of course) how bout u?
I remember when I first found ur blog. We would just exchange a couple comments maybe.. and now look.. :P i'm sure ur laugh would be exceptionally awesome! :)
k, till next chapter.. :P
WHHHAATTT?
OMG HOLD ON BRB! SO MUCH READING HAHAHA TYSMMMMM EVER
!!! ^_- wait brb hahaha paulit ulet ako, gosh! what's your bank account? LOL charot hahaha
LOL (barf)
:P u mean barf as in like word vomitting? yup, steemit makes me do that. normally i wouldn't be so talkative.
Resteemed!! Level UP!
Busy kaayo uy. Go girl!
All the best guys and good luck!
^_- thank you so much sis! Ikaw din naman, walang tulugan! hahaha para sa ekonomiya ng Pilipinas haha
oi ano ka! tutulongan mo ko sa event nuh! hahaha tatakas ka ata gawaing bahay hahaha d ko kaya to nuh! hahaha pm mo ko ha doon nalang sa fb hahaha busy eh hahaha... <3 AMISHU!!! Labyu lots!
yes, pra sa ekonomiya haha ano pede kung itulong? let me know mmmm layo mo naman kz waaaa:)
bait ni Rob:) Keribels mo yan, sama mo si @bonjovey @emonemolover
mishuu labyu 2!!
oo @sunnylife andito lang kami nila @bonjovey hehe sana andito ka din...
kaya nga, kzo ang layo nyo! post na lang kau kung may tsibogan hehehe
itodo nyo na yan ah! cge goo para sa bayan!!
Post kau ng pics inggitin nyo kami lahat dito hahaha
kaya nga ang layo mo! nasa ibang planeta ka kasi. hehe
oi! nawala lang ako ang ingay niyo kagad!haha ayan na 10am na steemit time hahaha! biglang nag-ka schedule diay? haha
@emonemolover,
sa moon kaya yan siya sabi niya ayaw niya sumama sakin sa mars kay love niya ang earth! hahaha eh love ko ang universe! hahaha
@sunnylife sino mashakit sa bangz EH? haha
@sunnylife maka-inggit parang ako di na inggit sayo! buti ka nga kasama si mother nature, eh ako ano kasama ko dati? hahaha pero di na ngayon sis, babawi ng sobra sobra! hahaha ang drama aketch! haha
ok lang yan keribels haha kung ano ano naiisip ko kz nasa gubat haha
Teka kain mo na ko sis, baka mahimatay na ko sa gutom! hahahaha kain tayo dali! <3 talk soon!
kain ka muna para may energy ka uli hehe
haha! spell energy sis? gusto mo ba talaga ng energy? haha mababaliw na naman tayong dalawa hahaha!
asan ka ngayon?
tahimik ako kagabi napagod ako...grabe wala energy dami work
okies chika later work mode pako mishu
I would help support you for this.
thats very kind of you... That would be really helpful ..
You're such a helpful man, @donkeypong! :)
Hope to see you during this event! :)
I would love to see you at this event, @donkeypong. 🙏💙
oh wow!!! more projects @purepinay hehehe
@sunnylife
project pa more kahit pulubi na! hahaha eh asan ba kasi yung banker natin? waley, tulog eh! hahaha
ikaw ba na tulog na? kasi may kuha ka sakin ng vocab 'life is fun' hahaha
ei tekabels! you know what vocab means?
keribels yan ikaw pah! natulog akong maaga napuyat ako nong sang gabi kay pilot kz sabay naming ginawa yong post haha kaloka! nag recharge den ng vp kz waley nde maakahon kaya nde ko ma upvote comments nyo haaist.
but it was fun nag enjoy naman ako tlagang tinapos ko video hahaha. ako na nag proxy sau sabi ko thank u from u hehehe vocab? vocabulary? lols d ko alam
"life is fun" kahit hard keribels lang, kaya steemit para s ekonomiya.
okies mishuu work mode muna sunday uwi nako sa karagatan
Oiii ano na? nag msg ako hahaha PM hehehe DM at madami pa haha ikaw kausap ko sis .... steak pls haha and MARZ haha <3 you xoxooxoxoxo pm me pls.. thank you
ako ba? lols wala namn akong DM tanggap huh jetlag kaddting ko kagabi, madaling araw na, tas kanina deretso meeting sa skul ng anak ko tas beach para makahinga air haha mishu check mo fb ko.
thank you for your offered support, Tom. I'll definitely reach out to you once the event is finalized.
Did you know I followed (means stalking you!lol) you before but unfollowed you because you never really did notice me lol... I even have some stories about you but it's buried in my journal but I am followed you again ^_-
it's exhilarating! I don't know what else to say, I think I am starstruck! See you around ^_-
-Gilaine
A very wholesome idea. As a newbie here I have to discover alot about the community. This would be a wake up call for those neophites like me and those who would be interested to be a part of the community. Youre such a blessing my dear!
I'm excited! <3 I hope I can join the said event! :)
I really hope you can ^_-
so when can I take you out to dinner? ^_-
thanks continue educating us. Upvoted
I love to join in your planned meet up @purepinay I want to cover up my absence last meet up here in UCLM that you is one of the speakers.
Looking forward to that event.
I hope I can join it, for me the ideal day of that event I suggest is on Sunday . 🤗🤗🤗
Gora na this! ^^ Go Gilaine! See you this Sunday! 😘
Oi magpunta ka pala, cge cge! See ya! 😘😘😘
Yep... ngcomment manq nmu sa FB yesterday.. hihi.. :) See you soon.. ^^
hala, asa diay? haha see? buang gud ko, waley na ko ka remember haha! cge icheck na ko, may pacontest daw.... lagot na uuwi na ko hahaha mag join ka ba sa impromptu writing contest?
lol... okz ra uii.. wa nai blema.. kagwapa ra sa buang ohh! hahaha :P
maybe? first time pman pd naq mkaadto ba.. dunno if mujoin q sa writing/blogging contest... phone ra aq dala ky aw q lappy.. haha
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Aww. Lucky are those who are in Cebu. I'd love to join to if tagaCebu lng sana ako haha. Then I would have the chance to meet you guys waaahh 😭
i wish i can be part of this.. ;) Keep it up!! this is a great idea!!!
Why not? :(
cause I'm in Manila, and I have my kids to look after to.. But maybe some other time you'll set the same event here.. ;) I can sense a lot of steemians too in Manila..
I hope we're not busy during the planned date coz Mechanical Engg students of UC-LM will be surely there!
Have the best of time, miss! :)
Thank you @mikekenlytungal. 😉
I'm living in Cebu so I hope makapunta ako..
ay I love your usename "filipinalife"! so cute! ^_-
I hope makapunta ka, pls? hehehe
asan ka sa cebu?
Hehehe i like yours too "purepinay" pure filipina beauty.. :)
Yes sana ..wala pang petsa yan diba..
sa lapulapu ako ikaw..
Go!! Join ko. Will share this on my FB as well! I hope we can find good guest speakers and mentors!
very nice, i will resteem, but i doubt you'll get an attendee from me.. good luck!
Exciting naman ito, layo lang. :)
Wow..excited! :)
Wish I was still in Cebu for this!
No worries, there's more to come! Where are you located now?
please let me know kung kailan @purepinay
Sure! I'll announce the date as soon may speakers na ko. 😉 I have few on list 😁
Hi @purepinay. I am also planning that thing. If you want, we can collaborate. I can bring tons of people if you want.
My only suggestion was this. Let us find a Mid-Range class venue for everybody. I can suggest a place.
thank you, that's really nice of you Jass =)
I will let you know if need some more help, right now am having some kitkat, Dev knows it
^_-
Thank you for organizing an event like this Gilaine, good luck!
thank you @asbonclz, teka nga ka nakalimutan ko real name mo? lol kasi asbonclz sounds like robot ahh haha
ano na pinagkaka abalahan mo?
Just call me whatever you want to call me, pero Christian akong pangan hahaha!
Would love to attend if the time frame is right.
I will announce the date soon...
Great plan! We support you :) xoxo😘
@bonjovey @islandprincess @tianiclao @travellife91011, the whole team! we're in!!! ;)
hahaha teka lang beb 'whole team' kaya ako nababaliw eh! hahaha pwedeng wag na whole team, group of friends hahaha nakita mo nga kung pano ko mabaliw eh hahaha
hahaha yakang yakang mo iyan! ikaw pa! hehe
Wow thats great news... I will resteem this... keep it up @purepinay
Thank you for your support @roykie17
I wish I'm in Philippines or living in Cebu right now... I would love to see u in personal and to be part of that event 😐
I wish I could go to the Cebu Steemit Meetup!!
Miss you Pure!! Have a great time at the Cebu Meetup!!
Amshu papa bear!!! OMG i'll visit you soon.. so much reading ans so many libraries! hehehe steak pls! <3
TC always
your makulet nana pinay
Gilaine <3
50 percent is sufficient. So you can keep steem power. It is essential. Thank you for what you are doing. I wonder what date will be as that will determine. If you only knew what i am dealing with currently, even steemfest may no longer happen. But let's see, Jehovah's willing!
You are right... At the same time I think that by being transparent with my intentions, will get more people to trust me in the future.
I really hope you can make it. At the meeting, we will be able to drum up a lot of support for you, and teach everyone about the importance of witnesses. I think this is the most overlooked aspect of Steemit... As most people don't know or want to know how it works under the lid.
A chain is only as strong as its weakest link.
I am really sorry, I'd like to hear more about 'your story'. We will be patient.
Let me help you, let us help you. What are friends for? You know you can count us, you can count on me.
What are friends are for, Terry?
You know where to contact your friends, we will listen to you.
-Your loving FRIENDS
When the day is set, let me hear of the date, let's see how it goes. About sbds, 50 percent is good enough. Keep the steem power
sure, thanks! ^_-
Amen!
I have a DM for you @surpassinggoogle. I hope you've read it already.
thank you ^_- @marysent
Thank you for what you are doing. Awesome post keep it up
thank you ^_-
very informative post ..love it..@purepinay
thank you ^_-
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STOPgreat post thanks for sharing.....
upvoted!!
Thank you for support @fahad290 :) following you now... Are you going to join us?
Do it!
I just would change one point!
"Curation/Voting" i would write.
Steemit also is good because i am free to vote. If you only promote upvoting you miss the beautiful part of downvoting.
I wrote some article about this some time ago:
https://steemit.com/steemit/@tuvokhl/why-steemit-is-genius-and-will-beat-the-dunning-kruger-effect
This is Fantastic!!!
Definitely will attend this if ever @purepinay