This guide is to help Steemit users understand a few unofficial rules on Steemit that are considered SPAM. Following this guideline will help to provide a frictionless experience on Steemit. This could increase your chances of success on the platform.
I did not make these taboo rules up, but simply realized them while on Steemit.
š Your first post needs to be an introduction post and you may only really use this introduce-yourself tag ONCE
There are users and bots seeking out the introduce-yourself tag, so that they may provide a warm welcome to new users. Using the introduce-yourself tag over and over again crowds the catagory and is interpreted as taking advantage of this system. It will eventually get you a warning on Steemit.
š No Copy & Pasting Content from the Web
Plagiarism is a very big deal on Steemit. Since we are getting paid for our content it needs to be original and not someone else's work. Otherwise they should be getting paid, not you. Also when users copy and paste content onto Steemit the search engine picks up the original content, NOT the content on Steemit. This does not bring awareness to the Steemit platform, so it is frowned upon because it is not conducive to Steemit's growth. THIS IS SPAM.
š Always Source Your Information.
If you use someone's information for your articles from another source remember to site it. The @cheetahbot is hard at work scanning and checking post. You do not want to be labeled a plagiarizer. It will get you on the blacklist!
š No lame comments. For example: "Nice post or Good job"
This one is kind of nit picky, but my time on steemit has revealed that some more prominent users are seriously annoyed when they receive generic comments such as this. They believe the commentator is solely seeking to benefit from curation points, and has no real interest in the content poster or the information shared. THIS IS SPAMMING.
š No "I follow you, follow back" or "upvote for upvote"
This is not Instagram! Do not try that tactic here, because money is involved on this platform, and much respect is given to those who succeed on Steemit. You must earn your respect by being active on the site and posting original, well executed content. This will gain you upvotes and followers.
š Do not beg for upvotes from whales or anyone really
The users of steemit with bigger upvotes are not moved by this tactic. Since, we all really only have between 10-15 upvotes per day at full power, care must be exercised when bestowing these precious gifts of wealth. Just have fun on steemit. Writing and blogging in the appropriate way will add to Steemit. It should give you fulfillment to get your voice on the blockchain FOREVER.
š Try to Save Your Earnings from the platform as Steem Power , rather than cash out.
If you are cashing out your earning at the end of the 7 day payout, this is considered taboo. If you are reaping benefits from Steemit, you are also expected to support the platform as well. Using your SBD earnings to boost your Steem Power provides higher upvotes for everyone and supports the growth of Steemit.
š No whining, No arguing, No complaining!
Some people start to get frustrated with the platform when their post do not acquire upvotes. Whining, arguing, and complaining about it usually leads them to start creating Steemit bashing post. You do not want to do that on Steemit. Flags will be thrown up and you could end up on the blacklist.
It is so early in the development of Steemit that we all need to work together to uplift the platform, like a loving parent. The rewards are inevitable, just be patient. It could happen at anytime and that is part of the thrill of Steeming.
Let us all remember.....
Team work makes the Dreamwork and Steem On!
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