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RE: Steemit Update [September 21st, 2026] : Community Curators for October - Trying Something Old!
For some of us who have experienced the old ways of steemit may prefer some of the ideas used back then. And this is one of them, and trust me, it would definitely pull through strongly. More revisiting to stir up the platform positively.
Great hashtag !
Steemit Old memories:
I joined the Steemit Platform sometime in Nov 2020. These were initiatives I enjoyed...
These were well-informed reps selected from different countries to represent Steemit. This was not only intentional, but it served the required purpose. Awareness/Publicity was a priority; newcomer handling was prioritised as well. In fact, Reps were among the Greeters who made incidents of account spamming very low due to the then-known-your-countrymen approach.
These were the oldest for me...more loading 😊
What were your memories, @ngoenyi @uzma4882 @roselena @lhorgic, @mainuna, @m-princess, @benton3, @sadaf02 ... @josepha, @alexanderpeace
#oldisgold
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Thanks for the mention @xkool24. I have been away due some engagements off chain.
#oldisgood is a great hashtag as steemcurator01 acknowledged. Sometimes when I seat and remember those old days when country representatives take the lead in advertising Steemit in their country, I remember when I had to even pay for an office just to guide steemians around me. There were this sense of belonging on the part of the steemians.
Those leaders also took the lead in guiding and training leaders by organising Steemit mentoring and reward distribution through the curator accounts that were deducted for countries. It was a good experience. Sometimes we arrange for outings with our Steemit t-shirts. It helped drew a lot of people to Steemit because they know that those dedicated Curator accounts were for them.
Another thing I am missing is the newcomers tutorials which was put together by @cryptokannon where new users could learn how to navigate Steemit until they fully understand it. I could remember when I was rewarded for being able to complete my newcomer programs within six months and it was fun to be mentioned and it was called newcomers graduation 🎓. That was one of the old us good. It was so easy to send those materials to a newbie and they go through it while they were then guided by those responsible for it. It grew more and more meaningful and insightful publications and users became more responsible and contributed to the Steemit platform.
There were also some dedicated communities for some specialised themes like the kills share community, and others.
To be honest, Steemit was more fun then. The focus was more of training than rewards even though rewards were still coming.
I could remember rewarding active steemians from my country each week with some liquid steem which was based on the number of publications made. At the end of the week, I will announce them even in my country representative report.
I have a lot to talk about because I have gained wealth of experience and it looks as if I am the oldest steemians from my country, having joined on June 2020, having been the second country representative from my country, having worked in across community (more than 5 of them including the then newcomers community), having taken the lead in having off chain office, mentoring and organising meetups with my own earnings then and even carrying out charity works then which were sponsored.charity?
Charity, yes! This is another oldisgood that I just remembered. I could remember touching the lives of some steemians and nonsteemians in my country, assisting them with aids through the aids that were generously distributed then via upvotes and sponsorship from well-meaning steemians.
Can we go back to some of them? Will we? When? This is why I will like to mention @steemcurator01 and @steemcurator02 to deliberate upon.
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It is unlikely that any of the old schemes will resurface at present but never say never !
Some projects were community projects like the work @cryptokannon did. The community is always welcome to revive them.
Never say never! That's it! We hope for the best we will keep improving what we know, how it was done and with greater results.
That's great 👍! Communities need to get to work.
Fingers crossed 🤞
Sorry for the late reply @xkool24 sir, I just got a chance to read through this discussion properly.
I also think that the old era of Steemit was very different and beautiful in terms of community. Not only the guidance of the newcomers but the mentoring, communities, meetups and the atmosphere of supporting each other really brought people closer together. Back then it seemed that people actively participated not just for rewards but also to teach, motivate and improve the community.
I also got guidance when I was new to Steemit myself, and a oneray sir in the ReCreative steem guided me and helped me understand many things. Maybe that's why I find this old system more meaningful, because I've experienced a part of it myself.
Even today if some of those good old things are brought back to the present time, especially mentoring, community activities and proper guidance of newcomers, I think it can re-create the same sense of belonging among people on Steemit. Old things don't have to be brought back exactly as they are, but their good purpose can be revived in a new way.
Better late than never.
I think that, because of the support communities were getting then, there was this to-do attitude from everyone to give their best at that time. The resultant effect was the great mentoring of newbies, and massive hypes seen both online and offline to promote steemit.
Yes, some communities exited at some point after turning off their accounts, which was the worry of the Team, but can we look at the overarching positive effect?
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#oldisgold
Yes, I totally agree with you. Due to the support that the communities were getting at that time, they were doing their work very well and were more active. Some communities are still doing very well today, but the communities that became inactive over time, I think they also had their importance and did a lot for Steemit. I think it would be great if communities were given a bit more support and opportunities to move forward again.
As far as I'm concerned. The curators and others are doing their job, but sometimes it feels like users who are already well known or established naturally get more attention and support. Because of this some steemians or less well known users are sometimes left behind. If new and less known users get a little more attention and support, they might be more active, improve and move forward, just like mentoring and guidance gave people the opportunity to move forward.
Honestly, there are a lot of changes now on the Steemit platform compared to when I joined Steemit. For now, I will skip talking about the Steem Rep and focus on other topics as I have previously talked about it before. I can remember how the newcomer community was full of achievement tasks that helped me understand the Steemit platform much better.
@cryptokannon, I really played a major role as a greeter and mentor. I think the aspect of newcomers having to pass through achievement tasks needs to come back so newbies can learn a lot, because a lot of newbies, and even some users, don't know how to explore Steemit and some of the important dapps on steem.
Back then, my town in 10 pictures was one of the trending posts on Steemit, which is totally about originality, and it turned me into a journalist, and I remember how@simonnwigwef and @simonnwigwe would go far away from our comfort zone to get pictures, which we didn't only snap but also interviewed people and take permission before snapping pictures. However, I would say that the steematlas has replaced it.
As for projects, Crypto Academy played a very major role in the life of many Steemians back then, and it brought a lot of people to Steemit, but at some point things started changing. Indeed, the old days can never be forgotten for how they impacted us, and I must say that this hashtag #oldisgold is great.
Greatings @xkool24 sir.
Reminiscing about those times brings back fond memories of the "old" Steemit days. 😊
For me the old era of Steemit wasn't special just because of rewards or upvotes. It was defined by a strong sense of connection within the community. Newcomers weren't simply told how to create posts or earn rewards. They received step-by-step guidance had their mistakes explained to them. And were helped to truly become part of the community. I particularly recall the time when there was proper guidance and specific "achievement tasks" for newcomers. Thanks to this system, new users didn't just create an account and walk away. Instead they gradually learned to understand the platform. The communities and the various Steem projects. The presence of mentors and experienced users was incredibly encouraging for those just starting out.
The active nature of various communities was another beautiful aspect of Steemit. Each community had its own unique activities contests projects and ways of supporting one another. Back then it felt like any newcomer willing to put in the effort would certainly find the path guidance and encouragement needed to move forward. Another thing that reminds me of the old days is the palpable spirit people had for lifting others up. It wasn't just the famous or established users who stood out. New and lesser known Steemians could also gain recognition through community activities. Encouraging a newcomer after seeing a great post. And giving them the chance to improve further strengthened the entire community.
In my opinion it isn't necessary to bring back the old ways in their exact original form. Platforms and systems evolve over time. Yet the core purpose behind those earlier systems remains highly relevant and useful today. If aspects such as proper mentoring for newcomers active community projects learning activities. And methods for discovering new users were revitalized using a modern approach. The sense of belonging and participation that once defined Steemit could be restored. And perhaps that is the true beauty of #oldisgold. Nostalgia isn't just about reminiscing. We can learn from the positive aspects of the past and revive them to suit the present era. 😊
I too hold many memories from Steemit's early days. And seeing this discussion makes it clear that every Steemian has a unique story. Perhaps we really should keep sharing these stories. As these experiences reveal the role Steemit has played in the journeys of so many different people.
#oldisgold
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You have explicitly given your apt and valuable views on these memories. The good thing is that we all have beautiful old memories to share, and believe me, communities play a bigger role in the ecosystem. When I say communities, I mean genuine ones. And some kind of support will go a long way in consolidating this. Reminiscing on the old initiatives and reapplying them in a better form would be of greater impact.
#oldisgold
Hi @xkool24, it is a real pleasure to be tagged on this by you.
There are so many fond memories of mine on the steemit platform. I joined the platform late 2020 and I would say the journey has been wonderful.
Some of the fondest memories where
Steemit promotion arrangements.
Back then, it was fun to go on steemit awareness within the town or community we live in. The steemians converge as a group and move to a designated area for the promotion. Just putting on our steemit t-shirts and carrying our banner along on major junctions were fun. It brought the community together and made many people become aware of the crypto industry and steem coin in particular. Steemit families were created in various locations and it was really fun to help each other.
Equity in distribution of votes
Imagine receiving a vote while engaging in steemit promotions, that made it more exciting. Offering us the opportunity to show prospective steemians, what is like to be on the platform. Many thought it was a scam, but once they receive their cash, they become ecstatic.
Opportunity to learn new things.
I personally learnt so many new things from the platform. Through the engagement challenge, I learnt a lot about crypto exchanges and tokens, crypto trading and analysis, blockchain, several cooking tips, etc. I also were able to improve on my writing ability.
The engagement challenges were fun too. It provided opportunities for families to have a fun time together which bonds them together.
These are just some of the fun memories, it can be fun doing those things again.
Thank you!
Probably a conversation about this should be opened to share these old but good Steemit memories.
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