Hey guys!
So I recently saw an interview with @Ned and he appeared to be getting grilled about the quality of content on Steemit.
By all means, the interviewer wasn't wrong. The quality on the trending page can be quite painful to look at. It's pretty bad out there.
That being said, instead of slinking back from the question and promising that things will improve, what he should have done is clapped back with "Yes, content could improve, but, if you look at some of our content, it is coming from all over the world. That is the beauty of it. Sure, some of the content isn't Hollywood material, but for the first time, anyone in any country with a cell phone and an internet connection, can connect to this site, and their content can be seen and upvoted. Those same citizens can potentially feed their families on this "subpar quality content."
I think this would have been a way more heavy hitting response, and I am continually astounded that no one seems to be peddling Steemit this way.
If Steem were to collapse, sure, some First-Worlders might lose their side or full time jobs, but they still have access to lots of other ways to make money. For some around the world, this is the first time ever that they have access to a consistent income that doesn't put them in danger, or force young women into unimaginable circumstances.
I love being able to do this nearly full time, but I recognize that this is so much bigger than me, and how many depend on this site now for their very livelihoods.
THAT is how you promote Steem.
Just some food for thought friends.
Hope you have a Stupendous Saturday!
