RE: Steemit's Biggest Problem, The One That We All Pretend Doesn't Exist
it's just not something i see as a problem, if it is interesting and engaging
Well, IMO it stops being interesting and engaging when people are afraid to talk about their real ideas/beliefs and that stifles free exchange of ideas. We don't want people "censoring" themselves, and being superficially nice is kind of just that, which defeats the very purpose of this platform. It might not look like a big problem right now, but it sure as hell is going to be one when it's user base increases, as is always the case when there is monetary incentive, and that might be the "deciding factor" for this site's succes
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I've seen threads on the "hot" section that have literally all comments on the lines of "great post" ,"nice post " ,"resteemed and upvoted " , "please follow" etc. It can be a big turn off for potential users in the future
I do agree with that being a problem. To me that is a different issue. Thank you for bringing it up.
New user. I'm a bit turned off by seeing "resteem this" or "please follow" pictures at the end of posts, especially when they can be so big. If I like what I see, I'll do those things, no need to beg.
As far as censoring, I am guilty of that. It's hard to be open. If I can remain engaged in this platform I definitely want to use it as a way to work through that (hence the name). Results, rewards are not going to matter to me (as long as I can help it). If we can build a culture of openness, genuineness then the most important kinds of content will be rewarded without everyone trying so hard.