I'm also trying to figure out communities. I think for the most part they are a distraction and little more than another tag. Giving it time may make more of them relevant.
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I'm also trying to figure out communities. I think for the most part they are a distraction and little more than another tag. Giving it time may make more of them relevant.
Maybe we should get rid of tags altogether. Do reddit have tags?
The tags are a great way to sort content when used properly. Getting rid of them is a terrible idea. I miss having easy access to tags so now I make my own list on PeakD, effectively creating my own communities to explore.
Are tags useful when you have a good way to search for content though? I mean we really have to keep the tags for now because our search bar is not exactly working as intended, but later?
Click this: #splinterlands. Then if you're on PeakD, click that little star at the top to add it to your favorites. Then that content is one click away, provided the content creators were responsible and used the tags properly.
I don't think we should eliminate tags. PeakD allows 10 which is a little excessive. Actifit allows something like 20 which is plain stupid and hive.blog allows 8 which seems about right.
Random initiatives can be tagged in hidden comments the post to award it (ex. pinmapple).
Tags should be used based entirely on the topic and content of the post. For example if you don't mention the word in the post at least once or twice, why is it being tagged?
It's been made fun of a lot and people don't even care because so many people tag so poorly. I am personally trying to improve, but I still tag the odd irrelevant thing.
Honestly, I just don't want to interfere. Everywhere I look, people are ALWAYS complaining about those who earn and reach top slots. Often I'm one of those people. I worked bloody hard to get anywhere here for a very long time. Read so many complaints and you don't feel welcome. I feel I'd only piss people off if my work was popular within their communities. I didn't come here to make people angry and I don't want to crash their party. That wouldn't be the intention but I'm well aware of what people say around here. Even when I have one sitting high, I won't post again until the previous post is pushed down out of sight. Blah LOL
I don't understand why anyone would complain that you earn well and they don't. It's not like you have some special secret or exploit.
You are just using the platform as it is meant to be used. Rewarding content.
There is meaningful engagement to have on your posts. It's no accident either.
Most communities have very little engagement except for the niche ones and a few larger exceptions. They are
Maybe you can find a niche community.
Most of the complaints are in general, not directed at me, though some have been over the years. My first day on Hive someone was giving me shit. All I did was work. We're not in control of what happens after we hit post. On our first day here none of us knew where we'd be in 3 to 4 years later. A lot of work, no accident.
A community that hired those who they think produce something that could draw a crowd to their community would probably be a success. That's how I look at these things. Like a business. If I had a sizable investment and a large market to tap into, I'd probably try to start up a community, but treat it like a multi-media magazine and try my best to get outside money in. Maybe with an alt-token, ads. Whatever. I think that's a good use case for the future.
I have a few ideas that I'm starting to develop. None of them rely on the reward pool or proposal system. If dependent on public resources and goodwill, or welfare, criticism is just part of the show.
Alt-token ads are a great idea. Some people are skeptical or think too much is being bet on SMT, but it's really the whole point of Hive. We need a diverse ecosystem, not more of the same. Without this, it's just a blogging platform and if the content sucks, it will eventually decline. I don't think the good bloggers need to worry because they can make it on a different platform if this one no longer suits them.
Art and video sites are starting to take off; gaining traction. Things that attract consumers. Plenty of competition out there. Plus the traditional route still exists. Digital artists gigs. Writing gigs. Jobs too LOL!
That's why I called it a department store though. This place even has an arcade that could use a few more games and of course, consumers. Millions of consumers.
It will likely require reimagining how the reward pool and the proposal system work, but I don't see why it can't succeed. The majority of people should only be rewarded with being able to consume quality content.