@makerhacks

Hello, my friend... and thanks for the shout-out on my Thoughtful Daily Post Community. I can see what you are trying to say but must admit it's not easy to keep up via manual curation... which is what I do via my @thoughtfulposts curation account. From your post:

There doesn't seem to be any single category or community that earns big rewards more than any other, however.

I have to admit... when I joined the blockchain, back in June of 2017, the monetary gain was not my intent. It was a way for me to forget about having Multiple Sclerosis... and that's the same "vibe" that inspired me to create my community. A place where others could come and share some positive energy, and let them know they "were not alone". I have sadly been caught in the crosshairs of a Whale War, back in the STEEMIT days (completely on accident by the way) so I do try to steer clear of content that I know will fan the flames. But you bring up something I think is on point:

The conclusion I draw from this, and I would love for you to give your own thoughts in the comments, is to network rather than try and write super impactful articles.

From the very start, I learned the blockchain is all about Community. I think we sometimes forget, that there are people behind these screens and phones. Networking or "engaging" is just as crucial as anything else. I can write a (to me) perfect blog, with awesome photos that are properly sourced. Perfect grammar and content. 3,000 words... all that. But if no one knows I am here... and I am in it for rewards, I may as well go back to flipping hamburgers lol... I am very blessed to have wonderful friends on here, that I consider family, and have allowed me to create a community that I feel is a way to promote, and spread, positive energy on the blockchain. I don't give huge upvotes, but I do read every post that is shared in my community, or that my TAG is used on. "If it weren't for money", is certainly a popular beginning topic in many conversations... Let's hope things continue to be a positive force here... and thank's again for choosing my community for an example!

Wes...

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