it is. You can even send private messages via the payment service by putting a # at the beginning of the message. In the menu on the right there is also a steemit chat but that's more for administrational stuff as it seems.
I'm still trying out how to push my articles. But I think I am on a good way, the other day I had a hit piece which was quite surprising considering my success so far. I think you get it done with a combination of:
- using bots in the first 30 minutes after publishing (best so far are @morwhale, just send him 0,001 SDB + the link and @minnowbooster which costs 1-5 SDB but brings in a lot)
- using all 5 categories but never use mainstream ones (in the small categories it is easier to get into hot and trending)
- put in a positive message, they love that here;-)
- try it 10 times and you will succeed once...
I just discovered morwhale, thank you for the link.
I think however bots are not a way to go, i mean what can bots offer except upvotes for money ? I see no value.
My aim with the current article is to discuss and think about philosophy with people and hopefully I will see some participation the next week. I am pretty confident people on steemit wants to bring value to others with thinking, talents and care.