31 people still in the running!
They're coming to the winner's circle to be a part of the very first Community Engagement Challenge. Some have practically danced across the line. Some are running with blisters on their feet -- but they are still pushing forward.
It has been an honor to host such an event but I'll wax poetic when we're actually done! You see, we've got until midnight...or thereabouts. As long as I'm still awake and they're showing a pulse, we're going to welcome them.
CONGRATULATIONS
Early bird finishers:
@karenmckersie | @progressivechef | @steempowerpics | @jlufer | @aboutyourbiz | @enazwahsdarb | @jaymorebeet | @lexikon082 | @positivesteem | @sgnsteems
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and zooming past the checkered flag today are
@kylek717 | @dreemit | @arrliinn | @creatr | @kubbyelizabeth | @rawpride | @thesimplelife | @denmarkguy
It's taken a lot of grit and determination to get here. "THE BEAST" has gifted us with your talent and humor and we've had an opportunity to get to know you better as content creators and engaged Steemians. You should be very proud of your achievements!
THE ALMOST THERES!
These 9 challengers have written a minimum of 7 quality posts within the guidelines of this challenge but they need to finish with at least 500 comments to be guaranteed an equal share of the prize pool and their chance of being selected as the keeper of 5,000 SP for one week.
To reach the end, these 4 challengers need to write one more qualifying post and reach minimum comments. I am very inspired by their perseverance. Lesser mortals may have said it was too big a challenge - but not these guys!
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The Daily Diary consists of quality-checked, curated posts which must have at least one cited photo/illustration and 300 words or more. Our participants range from brand new minnows to Steemit veterans.
Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4
Day 5 | Day 6 | Day 7 | Day 8 | Day 9
Day 5 | Day 6 | Day 7 | Day 8 | Day 9
Participants' posts in no particular order:
Why Math Is Considered Very Hard by Many?
Alcoholism: Celebrating Three Months Of Sobriety!
Could You Be A Steemit Editor?
My first 2000+ posts! What I have learnt so far!
Destination Unlocked! Welcome to the tiny little country!!!
Ask Me Anything And Drag Me Into Conversation - Steemians I Need Your Quick HELP
Part 3: Underwater Photography: 4 Original Photos from My Underwater Dreams Project NSFW
ColorChallenge - Sunday Purple - Lavender and Bees - Photography
Worth the wait: Kombucha is ready! No SCOBY, no problem!
6-year-old Learns To See A Project Through To The End.
What feeling best describes you?
One of my Posts Made it to "Trending," Wow! And Why That's Pretty Random
Since Life Is Full Of Uncertainties Anyway, Why Do We Fear Uncertainties Instead Of Embracing Them?
Science Fiction Book Review: Gateway by Frederik Pohl
Our prize pool is up to 360 SBD!
The prize pool started off at 150 SBD from my own account! With the generous donations we have more than doubled the pot and still taking donations. 100% will be equally distributed among our successful contestants.
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10 SBD donors:
@deanliu | @thecrazygm | @haphazard-hstead | @steempowerpics | @sgnsteems | @creatr | @denmarkguy | @nonameslefttouse | @tonyr
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Curious about our progress?
Click to view the spreadsheet
@cryptologyx recommended that I share who needs an extra boost to get over the finish line. Great idea! So here we are:
| username | # comments needed |
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| @cryptologyx | 162 |
| @dean-mno | 339 |
| @fungusmonk | 104 |
| @greenacrehome | 347 |
| @luzcypher | 33 |
| @kiwideb | 235 |
| @mathworksheets | 224 |
| @pathforger | 51 |
| @steemfluencer | 309 |
| These 4 need ONE post | # of comments needed |
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| @haphazard-hstead | 10 |
| @allfabeta | 179 |
| @ana-maria | 272 |
| @tonyr | 50 |
It's GO time!
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PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT 
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT You have a duty as a new Steemian to learn about witnesses and their important role within the community. Read @pfunk's Complete User's Guide to Steem Witnesses. You have 30 votes. Use them wisely.
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