In the past few months, things have changed on Steemit, which has given SCs (Steemit Curators) more freedom to upvote. A good reason to cheer and be grateful.
It is understandable that if there's a bull run there is a power down when it comes to investors. Those who now have access to Steem get a higher value and can buy more Steem for this when the price drops. Unfortunately, I cannot participate because I have not found a way to participate. So... if you are active, you can get an upvote from an SC team.
What is not appreciated is stealing other people's content.
This year I have seen this happen more than once and not only by those who post a text but also by those leaving e a comment. Parts of the written text are copied to make comments seem longer and a few words are added. I find that sickening and I would rather have someone say: sorry, I don't know what to say than to have to read my own text. I have noticed that many people do not even recognize their own text. Sometimes this is because it is posted in a different language, but often that is not the case. I am surprised by this. How can it be that you do not recognize what you wrote? Even if you write as many posts as I do, you should recognize your writing style or at least think: this sounds familiar t. me?
And I know for sure that you will be furious if someone steals something from you that you are proud of. It does not matter whether this is text, a photo, a drawing, a statue, a cup or a dog. Writing text takes time and many invest many hours in writing. So why do you take it so lightly?
Is there a good reason to steal the text of others? Are you faster if you copy it? I don't think so, but that may be because I have never seen a text that I would label as mine. Even AI can't show me anything that makes sense so I'm faster at typing myself than rewriting every line because the text is not my writing style and that dear reader is something you may not notice but I do. I read a lot and I can see if the text was written by someone else. Indeed I am that idiot who scrolls through posts and the comments you left if I even think something is wrong and... there is a lot wrong when I read around me even within my own curator team.
How is it possible that moderators and curators trample on the most basic rule?
Is this what they call pride? It must be rewarding since many are given chance after chance and nothing changes and the excuses remain the same.
Post good pictures instead and add a few words. Steemit has possibilities for everyone, even for those who are not writers or are short on time although I think 3 posts a week should be feasible.
12.12.24 (such an interesting date) - We take a deep breath but True Colours will continue with two instead of three.