Stop Asking for money. This Is Not A Charity Even Though There's Plenty Of Heart.

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Fellow Steemians,

Steemit is a great community and I've witnessed many, many fantastic things during the year I've been here. However, it's time to discuss all of these "Please Help Me"-types of things a bit further.

First of all, let me share some details with you...

I wouldn't mind getting a shit-ton of money from time to time, especially now as I'm looking forward to a STEEM-CRUISE. - I need to raise a total amount of ~$3500 or so, and like I said, I wouldn't mind some donations or generous whale votes on my content until I've reached that... - However, I wouldn't beg you people to give me this money...

I don't do these things, even if I could.. - And you know what?

If I would reach out to this amazing community, and ask for help, then I'd probably do something like this:

• Picture of me.

• Details about what I'm raising money for.

• The total amount it would cost.

• Why I want help.

• And extra details.

Approach this thing properly.

Steemit is a great community and tons of amazing things have happened due to people's generosity and due to good-will and that people actually cares. - Don't try to pull of a lousy scam or use dirty tricks like "I can't afford to pay my rent"-type of things to claim rewards. - Do it right and people will listen to you. - Do it wrong and you'll get flagged and no one will care.

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Let me give you an example of something that I would be proud of.

Dear Steemians,
I have been a member of this amazing Community for 1 year. It's been 363 days since I signed up. During this year, I've witnessed many great things. - I've seen things I never even could have dreamed of.

Today, I stand here before you, without a proper solution to finance my STEEM-CRUISE.

It's hard for me to raise this amount in time, as it's only 2 months left before I'll go on this STEEM-CRUISE and I've done everything I can during this time. I've been working hard and I've put in tons of effort to share quality content, to get exposure and to earn the amount I need, and even though I'm struggling, I'll continue to push myself even further, to raise as much money I can.

The thing is, that I will probably be able to make about 50% of the money (or whatever you might come up with), and I would love to get some help from you guys. - If you can once again find it in your heart, to give to your fellow Steemian so I could make this happen, would be a true blessing for me.

As you can see, based on everything I've shared until today. I'm a hard working Steemian who focus to encourage, motivate and inspire minnows. Most of my content is published directly to function as help for newcomers and I see myself as a pillar of support. - I want to be this pillar of support, but even I can use some help to pull this off.

As I've already explained in the "STEEM-CRUISE" article, this entire thing would cost me about $3500 in total, and honestly speaking, I don't feel good asking for this much. - However, I see no other option and I know that this is only a fraction of money compared to other causes. - And that's why I decided to go this route. - To ask each and everyone of you, to help me out.

I truly believe that this thing would help me to bring in more users to Steemit and even if it doesn't, I'll have the best time of my life, and I would dedicate myself even more to bring quality content to Steemit if you helped me with this.

Something like that. - I don't know, I've never done this before but this is probably how I would do it, if I asked for money. - And I would also share some more insights, details and most likely a photo of me. Or a few.

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What I Can't Stand...

Is the people coming to Steemit asking for money in their first post. - Are you serious?

I won't judge and I know that people have different views and issues all over the world but in all honesty... - Do you think you'll have great success with poor articles where you beg whales for their money?

• Why would anyone give something to you, if you've never done anything for anyone else?

I guess some people wouldn't care if they got help out of pity, but you can't play that card all the times.. - Steemit is not a charity event. - It's business.

You can't expect help from people without doing the hard work yourself. You need to pave the way for yourself, your causes and most likely for others to, in some sense, before you even ask for help... - And even if you did all of that, you can't expect help.

Steemit has a huge heart. People are open minded and they care about others around them. - They upvote, Resteem and donate money to others... - But don't be one of the guys trying to pull off a shitty scam to claim easy rewards. - You are better than that!

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Note: This is NOT a post where I honestly try to get rewards or donations. I'm sick and tired of all the lousy "help me"-posts I've been seeing lately. - I simply used this thing as an example to add more "meat" in this post.

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