I am fairly new on Steemit and I only recently noticed this. I agree with you. It is kind of disheartening when you put much effort and love into a post and then only a hand full actually read it, even if you have a lot of upvotes for the post it feels a bit empty. Perhaps there could be a system where the post has to at least be opened before you can click on the upvote button. At least that way people would at least have to read the first part and also they would see if there is only a picture there and nothing else. Good point.
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I actually like this idea of having to atleast open the post.
You have a valid point. Sometimes, unfortunately, I'm sometimes guilty of not reading when press for time.
I understand you.
I think that perhaps sometimes, more often than not, people upvote those they follow because they want to support them. If they have not got time to read the post then they will just click upvote anyway.
This is understandable and shows loyalty (a good human trait)
But in the bigger picture it could be harmful for in a way you reduce the whole thing to being only about money.
There are many incredibly creative people here on Steemit and I feel humble to be among them. Although we all want our posts to earn, I am sure that creative people are motivated by the drive to create not the drive to make money. As my old art teacher once told me: "Arthur, if you want to create then become an artist, a writer, and actor or a poet. But if you want to make money then become a stock broker, a banker or a businessman. But whatever you choose, make sure you choose it for the right reasons"
If content creators on Steemit begin to believe that their posts are not read or seen, then in time I believe they will become disheartened and may leave. That would kill the golden goose and no one want that.
It is a fine balance but an important one.
One solution could be to link the percentage of voting power to posts that are looked at and posts that are not.
For example: If you just click on the upvote without opening the post them only 50% of your voting power will be used. But if you open it and comment on it, then you can use 100% of your voting power.
In this way, if you really wanted to support those you follow, then you are forced to open the post and look.
If you were busy, all that would happen is that you would either look properly when you have time, or just click upvite to show support. Then everyones conscience is clear.
OK so some might just open the post for a second and then close it again but that does not matter for it still makes it more awkward. And once you are in the post then you might as well look at it right?
Just some thoughts I had.
Thanks for sharing the detail thoughts. Interesting idea on lower percent if don't open but sometimes I vote then open and read for the people I follow :-)
I felt that myself, more than once. Funny: it's essentially the pain of rejection.
Exactly. Thanks for getting back.