RE: Why I Support Zer0hedge Even Though He Steals Content And Is A Plagiarist!!!! Or Does He????
Yes, people who only post low effort content shouldn't be rewarded for it. No one is 'singling out' poor old Zer0Hedge, he gets more attention because of how successful he is.
Regarding youtube videos, sure sometimes I've put a cool song at the end of one of my tech write-ups, but I would of got the same rewards either way - the post wasn't about the song and the majority of my post revenue is automatic. I don't think people even liked the songs ... I think I got one comment when I shared Damian Marley at the end of a post and silence when I shared the only ever song J Dillah actually spat on: Tribe Called Quest feat Jay Dee - That Shit.
I think your post is a great example, you've put a lot of effort and thought into it, but you haven't yet made as much as ZH. Even though I disagree with what you're saying, I think you deserve more for this post.
And yes it is about making money, not about sharing stuff. Sharing stuff is great. No one cares if you share a video on twitter or facebook because you don't get paid for it. People can share away - there's a button for not accepting post rewards. People are doing these low effort posts and actually expecting to be rewarded for it - they think they deserve it - IMO they are lazy, entitled pieces of crap, giving very little and trying to take a lot (some more successfully than others).
How about letting informed people reward them what they think they deserve?
How about not being a waste of oxygen? I mean I know the money's good and easy, but is it actually good for your sense of self worth? Personally I'd feel like a piece of shit if I was you.
That's just me though.
Are you seriously asking this?
Yes, I'm adding value to Steem by relaying good content to all Steemian who want it.
I'm also personally enjoying the conversation that is happening about these issues here instead of that garbage comment section on ZeroHedge.com
you're not adding any value for me.
What does that even mean? How is that applicable to this discussion?
Are you the barometer and standard to measure by? I not trying to be a jerk here but when debating something like this, it is best to stick with what is applicable. There is a lot of stuff on here that adds no value to me yet that doesnt mean it shouldnt be posted. Posts about bird watching add no value to steemit for me but it does to those who care about that sort of thing.
I am not sure you finding value in something or not has anything to do with whether the person should post it or not.
I didn't say whether he should post it or not, I said that I don't see him as adding value to the network, I see him as corroding the reputation of the whole system, and doing so for his own personal gain.
And you're welcome to ignore them, like everyone else...they're not hurting anybody. Being deceptive about WHO you are, and copying other people's written works, then passing them off as your own is a shitty usage of our system in my humble opinion.
Great comment @bulleth, I wholeheartedly agree with your take on this.
Thanks v4apid, and thanks so much for all your support on my posts!
What a great reply @bulleth. I agree with you. If you copy and paste something at least add some of your own commentary and/or analysis to the topic. Anyone can copy and paste some information and add a disclaimer and 'Voila' I have a post completed.
I'd be interested to see how long it takes for @Zer0hedge to create a post. I am sure I could bang one out in a few minutes using a ready made disclaimer and copying and formatting content that someone else has produced.