People are earning money here at Steemit by gaining upvotes on their posts and comments, and it has created the most positive and welcoming culture on the internet. In way, this is GREAT, because often times the internet can be a mean mean place. The atmos is transformed at Steemit, without a troll in sight and helpful heads all around.
But it has its downfalls too. Each and every single comment here on Steemit is unbelievably positive and friendly. But do we really believe that each and every Steemit post deserves such glowing compliments? Schools introduce uniforms mainly so that children can't be discriminated against for their clothing, but it largely restricts expression. I reckon that our behaviour here on Steemit (I'm not saying I don't participate - totally do) is not completely honest either, reflecting this in a way... Because of the attitude, I also believe that competition is swayed and actual good writing sometimes doesn't get the recognition that it deserves, but rather people build up a cult following and just keep receiving upvotes from them over and over... Are the rich getting richer while the minnows waste their time?
It sort of reminds me of that episode of Black Mirror where everyone is disturbingly nice to gain social points, but in this case it's about money.
Thoughts?