This Title is Quality Content Says Me

in #life4 years ago (edited)

Most days I have three haters.
Some days I have more.
If it truly bothered me,
I'd exit through the door.

If everyone likes you,
you're doing it wrong.
So I won't be apologizing,
for this stupid song.

I can't call this a poem.
That would make poets mad.
But I will continue to rhyme,
even though my rhymes are bad.

One could always improve.
Especially during times like these.
But I don't fucking feel like it,
and shall only do as I please.

There are better things in life,
than to care about imperfections.
But if you decided to try on my shoes,
you wouldn't dare seek out reflections.

No problems on the outside.
It must all be in my head.
A few frowns and downvotes can't hurt me,
because I'm already dead.

A constant struggle with existence.
All they want is good news.
Took everyone this long to find out,
I was only singing the blues.

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Amirite

Why Is It...

After nearly four years of doing this, I still see debates over what 'quality' or 'valuable' content is?

What is your least favorite genre of music?  Since many could be reading this, the answer is everything.

Everything literally sucks ass; but combined it all makes billions of dollars.

What movie did you hate this year?  Again, since everyone is answering, that means all movies sucked.  Combined, movies made billions this year.

Do you like everything on Netflix?  Of course not but because of the variety of content and variety of personal preference, Netflix made billions this year.

Books, magazines, newspapers.  According to us, much of that wasn't good enough but they still made billions.

That's all content.  Majority of the content on Youtube sucks but they made billions as well.  Majority of the content of Facebook doesn't even get seen and they made billions.

Most fast food burgers are fucking terrible!  Billions.

Be happy the genuine content you don't like is on this platform.  Expect more.

Are you concerned about what all the people living in your neighborhood do for work?  No.

As long as they're not out being drunk and taking shits on the street, never mowing the lawn, bringing your property value down, you're happy.

Pay attention to what you personally enjoy.  Embrace it.  Can't find it?

Look harder.

You're getting paid to find and support it.

Sure, other platforms might feed you with suggestions but they don't pay you for consuming that perfect opportunity to lose even more time of your life you'll never get back.

Don't like long form content because you don't have time?  Then carry on, spending that exact same amount of time you don't have or more, enjoying short form, as you push far more buttons to access and support it all.

It's your time.  You're being paid to consume; and even if it's only a little bit that's still far more than anywhere else.

This platform could explode (in a good way) at any moment.  I've been through this before.  Gone is that small town mentality where everyone knows everybody and the neighbors are gawking over the fence.

I know right now majority of the creators here are dying for more genuine consumers.  We don't need to use tricks and gimmicks to attract these people.  A variety of content and the fact they can earn by simply enjoying what they like isn't a tough sell.

Like most here, I've been experiencing this massive increase in token value.  I wonder if these people even know they can earn far more than a chance at an airdrop, simply by sitting on their goddamn asses and enjoying themselves...

I can already guarantee many of them will not be suitable for the role of, content creator.

For years, Steem was basically a stage full of performers and that stage was surrounded by a stadium full of empty seats.

We gotta put butts in the seats.

"Hi.  Mind if I pay you to sit here while you enjoy the performance?  If you'd like to sit closer, simply pay more and I'll pay you more.  Say something cool to me and I'll give you a free coffee.  Deal?"

That sounds ridiculous until you realize it's the truth.  100% totally fact.

People complain.

  • It's difficult to get noticed.
  • Not earning enough for the effort put in.
  • Same folks showing up consistently on the trending page.

More consumers with skin in the game solves all those problems.  More eyes can see, stake in more hands can pay, more say in what rises to the top means more get to play in what's trending today.

Leave it all up to a small handful of people and you'll get a small handful of results.

Creators and consumers are two different breeds.  One comes to make money and must be outnumbered by those who come to spend.

Due to this recent pump, many have already spent.  Now will they simply dump in a panic, because they didn't win the airdrop promotion, and don't know they could earn more by holding and having fun?

Will they assume they have to be content producers, and fail due to lack of consumers, then attempt to abuse the reward pool, leading to downvotes, then the whining, toxicity, downvote wars, then finally selling and leaving?  All because they didn't know about a more suitable role.  An important role.  A well respected role.  That one time when it's okay to sit on your ass and make money while you're daydreaming at work about being bored of your job...

Does the wisdom of the crowd lack wisdom?

When this thriving Hive community split from Steem, nearly everyone with a brain came along for the ride.  A wealth of experience makes this platform rich.

Forgetting to attract consumers again would be a shitty deal...

Amirite?

P.S. If you were a consumer, would you buy a shit post?  Think about it.

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This. All of this.

One thing that has continued to give me hope for this platform is actually seeing your content consistently rewarded. Your thoughts and rambles and freeform posts are literally the kind of thing I expect to and want to see on this platform.

When the “quality content” discussion comes up, my mind usually goes to the subject of the blockchain-centric posts that we see a lot of here as well as on the other platform. I mean, I understand why people want to talk about the platform, but I think there’s so much more we can discuss on the platform rather than the platform itself...and that’s why I love seeing when your posts have high numbers in votes and value.

I speak very little on the subject of the platform itself or the blockchain, just because I think it’s perhaps my “role” here to bring other content. I’ve been really pleased when that other content is rewarded, and when it isn’t—doesn’t mean I don’t stop producing.

I think, at least in its early stages, that a more diverse content selection is being rewarded here—and I like that. The-platform-that-shall-not-be-named was mainly turning into what felt like a circle jerk to me of rewarding each other for posting about itself...which doesn’t serve to attract a bunch of new regular people—but I do feel like posts like what you create definitely do serve that purpose. I hope I can serve a similar purpose.

Appreciate your posts always, but you know that. Lol anyway, just a few thoughts from me. Cheers.

I apologize for my late response. If you read my most recent post you'll see I've had my hands tied with a general pain in the butt working against much of what you'd like to see, unfortunately.

Your rhymes are not bad. I think they're pretty clever. And also way too casual like you just talk like that. Sometimes it feels like the Dr Seuss muse grew up and moved on to you.

Most of that piece under the "why is it" heading! XD

I don't know if it's the case but I feel a bit like maybe we don't have so many consumers here because it's been forever geared as somewhere for content creators to earn magical internet money so maybe people don't feel like they should sign up unless they're going to blog.

It's true. Most don't know about consumer rewards and many aren't encouraged to accept the fact even earning a little for consuming content is far more than they'd earn anywhere else. Many don't have the skills or talent to succeed as creators, yet they want to make the big bucks. Many set themselves up for failure and on Steem in the past they'd often blame the platform rather than themselves.

That's how humans work though right. If something goes right they want all the credit but if something goes wrong it's the fault of everything and everyone but themselves XD

I liked the poem and the criticism in it, agree on what you said about the quality content and the different tastes that people has but I've always been against a total relativism about what is bad or good. For example there are posts that are obviously bad such as the spams that do "economic" analysis of copy paste or the typical post about Hive without any deph on it. That's for me objectively bad content.

It happens also on literature, movies or tv, we can disagree about what is better or worst but there are always some parameters in which one could say this is a shit and agree with most of the people.

If we couldn't do that if the criticism would be impossible because always depends of oneselfs tastes then nobody could have a real criteria.

Anyways is my particular vision of things I'm aware of that and can also be very unpopular.

Be happy the genuine content you don't like is on this platform.

See how I tossed in the word 'genuine'? I don't even consider spam to be content and of course it shouldn't be around. I don't consider incredibly low effort content to be a genuine effort. A shit post can exist but I won't be rewarding it. I won't be looking at it either.

I have no use for a makeup tutorial but if I see someone attracting consumers, that's a win for me as well. All the things I don't like, provided they're genuine efforts and attracting eyes benefit me indirectly. If I go to Youtube to listen to music and end up watching Joe Rogan, Joe can thank the music for that, even if he hates the songs.

Of course there's junk but I did say a neighbor isn't a good neighbor if they're out taking a shit on the street.

Lol you caught me on that, very well argumented 😄. My examples weren't too precisely targeted maybe but in the movies, tv and literature there is also very genuine trash objectively speaking. And I'll put you another example if someone would come here and say: "I don't like your posts because are wall texts" I probably would respond like the dude "Well is your opinion man" but if the same person says that this post is trash then I would affirm without a doubt that he doesn't know a shit about blogging or literature 😉.

Walls are damn near impossible to read. If you're serving food, do you just slop it all together and tell your customer to eat it or get out! LOL! I can be fussy when it comes to formatting. At the same time I've been given shit for the way I format posts. Sometimes I just like to be artistic, and not everyone gets it. Oh well. It's for the people who do get it anyway.

Oh well. It's for the people who do get it anyway.

There is a criteria for that, it is called culture. And many people agree on that what you do is good for a simple reason, because is true. Not everything is relative, of course there are greys, not only black and white.

You seem to have a good head on your shoulders.

When it comes to that black or white, left or right, up or down, coke or pepsi shit... I always tell people to extend their arms out to their sides as far as you can reach. Look at your hands. Left or right. Only two options? What about that thing in the middle you can't see. Why not use that?

Thank you! that compliment means more to me than all your upvotes together.

Hello @nonameslefttouse,

Very true what you expose here. Creating content and consuming content are different actions that are required for the system to work.

For me, the experience in the blockchain has been enriching beyond the rewards. Sure, I don't want to sound hypocritical saying, I don't care about profits, I care more about the community. It would be a vile liar, today, thanks to the rewards, although few when compared to those obtained by the trend posts, my family eats, and that is appreciated.

But on the other hand, the feedback you receive is a great incentive to continue. I think that in this sense we must row, do you want recognition? Then fulfill the maxim, give and you will receive in addition.

Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

I produce a lot of artwork and throw around insane amounts of creativity, most days. All of that work takes many hours to complete, and it's nothing without eyes.

There's no point in anything I do if people aren't looking. Since there's no view counter, if they're quiet, I have no idea if I should carry on.

There is no point in doing anything if people are not watching.

That's a good point.

Now I understand why the avatar has red eyes and one bleeds. Take heart brother, if you enjoy the time you spend on your creations, don't stop, sooner rather than later the audience will come through some showcase.

I've had my fair share of big crowds. That experience makes me want to work harder to hopefully win them back. Some folks I haven't seen in months but I takes breaks as well so I understand maybe life is keeping them busy.

Good! you are right. The most loyal audience is oneself. Thus, let us apologize to others for seeking themselves in their own affairs, especially in the difficult times that our generations are going through.

Fair points!

I love your quality content... and I like to consume your posts!

But what is content and what is quality... Well, the usual questions.

This is MY HIGH QUALITY #POSH!
Is it or isn't it???
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It all depends on the individual and their preferences. All things are both good and bad at the same time. Debating this concept is pointless.

Good “reality check”. This kind of post from you are my favourites to read. Btw, I miss This Man.

Three different thought processes all gelled here nicely today. Mostly a free write. Chopped a couple lines out that sounded angry for no reason. That's about it.

This Man might make an appearance when there are more minds around. I think these days a post like that would be met with mostly silence.

P.S. If you were a consumer, would you buy a shit post?

In a nutshell, if only every person asked themselves that before they release their content into the world. Quality? Value? Not so much, but is what you're about to release an authentic expression of who you are and what means something to you? OR (as is the case with many) are you simply adding to the noise, rather than the signal?

Bright Blessings!

It would be a bit strange if someone offered me a short status message written on paper, for five bucks. Sure, those folks do exist in this world but they don't often get their way.

I'm basically your little consumer friend by now.

what's up bro, you buying this surge? checking out the virtual blockchain conference? peace

Holding the surge so I can get shocked! What conference? I didn't get the memo again.

i'm sure there are a million crypto events, but with hive up i thought i'd check this out to get my brain slightly back in the game
https://virtualblockchainweek.com/
peace

I have a way of doing my thing nowadays. Since I have not been flagged for it I know I am on the right track. I just do my thing and in so doing I try not to fake it. I am always real and I will never stop doing that.

Work on being consistent. Add your personality to everything you do because people don't follow posts, they follow people. Other than that, I'm terrible at giving advice since what works for one doesn't work for everyone.

hey, i like your poem. He left a nice sound in the ear. and the subject you wrote, touched. I liked it.

I'm still not sure if I'm allowed to call that a poem.

enjoy it. I take it as poetry.

good

A one word wonder.

i love you, crazy thing