I joined Steem 2 weeks ago and have since been exploring its options and also exploring what I feel like writing about. I've been loving the concept so far!
For that reason I decided to invest some real money into it today. Then I discovered @smartsteem and although I find it quite a robust, well-built, trustworthy service, the concept of buying votes (and how easy it is!) disturbs me a bit. It feels like it's destroying the whole ecosystem and the whole purpose of what I understand Steem intends to be. It feels fake. It feels like a fraud.
I bought 75 votes for my last post. Basically out of curiosity. But that won't happen again...
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lol ah the steem journey is not easy, mistakes are easily made. Put it behind you and move on.
i see your account it very close to minnow status (500+sp). we are running a campaign to make 250 new minnows in a month and I would love you to take part.
If you want to be included, do a opt in post stating you want reach and hold minnow status and that you will power up post earning for the duration of this event. You will need to tag me and #tenkminnows and we will do what we can to boost your posts :-)
You can find out more about this event in the announcement post
https://steemit.com/steem/@steemcommunity/announing-steems-biggest-push-yet-to-grow-a-middle-class-let-make-250-new-minnows-in-a-month
And we did an update after week 1 (we are now in week 2 and still have over 300 accounts to review and contact lol)
https://steemit.com/steem/@steemcommunity/250-new-minnows-event-update-and-list-of-accounts-to-support
I also have a post outlining 10 beneficial reasons you should consider powering up, just in case you are on the fence 😊
https://steemit.com/tenkminnows/@paulag/11-reasons-to-power-up-steem-and-sbd
Let me know if I should expect an opt in post
Thanks! But actually I should reach it by tomorrow, so I wouldn't profit much from that. :)
awesome, well here is a vote to help you on the way, when you become a minnow we will be one account closer to #tenkminnows
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