Is It Really a Question of #thediarygame or No Diaries at All?

I have been quite busy these past few days, so I was mainly focused on my travelogue. Today, I was supposed to write part 2 of the third entry, but my attention was caught by Steemitblog and some comments that followed.

There’s a discussion going on about what should be done with #thediarygame. Most people are saying that it should be discontinued, that it has become outdated, and that people write about trivial things like brushing their teeth, how they washed their face in the morning, or how many times they went to the washroom. All that is fine, but... I think it still has a lot of potential. It’s the only tag that can be used in so many different ways. Even during my curation, I found the most unique posts under this tag and title.

Now, the question is how to use it. That’s the real point. How to make it unique!

I have vehemently played with two tags and topics so far ... food and travel diaries, along with some fiction and essays. Believe me, there’s so much room for creativity in them that if you explore them, you’ll never run out of content.

I can give you plenty of examples, both from my blog and from others'. You are free to explore my posts under these tags!

The key point is that this tag should not be overlooked. It shouldn’t be discarded, but at the same time, it shouldn't be misused, which I believe is the real issue. Misuse can take many forms, to be honest. I may be biased toward #thediarygame, but I have good reasons for it. Can you think of any other topic with as much versatility? This is a blogging platform—teaching and engagement are important, and they should be encouraged, but I believe #thediarygame is the core of creativity and the essence of blogging here. I don’t know who originally came up with the idea, probably the team, but it's brilliant. And I’m not ready to let it go just yet.

It can be used alongside various topics like travel, food, daily hassles, self-catharsis, DIYs, personal reflections, goal setting, or even health and fitness journeys.

I mean, what's the issue—other than it being an older tag?

Honestly, it can still be used creatively, even if you're writing about your daily chores! You could tie it into things like:

• productivity tips
• hobbies
• health
• or even storytelling through daily experiences

Recently I have been using it in conjunction with my travel experiences! Yes: THE TRAVEL DIARIES.

Go ahead, play with it, dress it, undress it, do whatever you like but just don't abuse it. And I am sure something good will come out it.

I sacrificed my travel log today for this suggestion because I was worried there might be a push to completely get rid of it. I’ve noticed that when sc01 or sc02 say something, people take it very seriously and hesitate to speak up or offer a different opinion, even when they're simply asking for feedback.

Please, come forward and show your creativity. I truly believe that this tag could become a legacy for Steemit. Let’s carry it forward!

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I will stop here and wait for your suggestions in comments!