In Case You Missed It...
It's been a hot second since I have done one these posts. I know that @steevc does something like this most every week with his follow Friday posts, but since it isn't Friday and I already do a Finance Friday post each week, I am doing it today.
Over the past couple of years I have picked up a decent number of regular followers. In turn, I have started following them back. That is just the way a social network works. Some people may imply that it is circle jerking, but I tend to think it is more human nature.
Bonds are formed over mutual interests. It's just a fact. Call it what you want, we are likely all guilty of it and it isn't necessarily a bad thing.
I've made no effort to hide the fact that I use an auto vote service here on Hive. I'd like to think I do a pretty good job of mixing manual curation in with my auto votes. It can be a tricky balance for sure. I think there are quite a few of us who would have to do some deep introspection if we had stake big enough that we could just set everything to auto and rest on our laurels.
I'm going to split this post up into three different sections. The first section will be the old standby's. Those people I have been following for quite some time and they just continue to produce great content. The second will be people who have only recently come on my radar but I think everyone should give a few minutes to check out. Finally, the third group will be people who used to be active on Hive, but seem to have gone. I wish they would come back...
The OG's of my curation collection
I already mentioned him above, but @steevc would definitely need to make this list. He has been on Hive even longer than I have and he is always producing really great stuff. He is a musician, a runner, and a bit of a homesteader though he likely wouldn't label himself that.
Another fellow on Hive who has even more time in that me is @ericvancewalton. He has been posting great fiction, poetry, tech, and mindfulness stuff for a long time on the blockchain. You can't really go wrong with any of his posts, so I highly encourage you to check it out!
@slobberchops and I started on Hive right around the same time. Don't tell him I told you this, but he is a pretty witty guy. His mix of urban exploration, workplace fiction, and Splinterlands skills have made him pretty well known on the chain, but he still slums around with folks like me!
Another person on Hive that started around the same time as me is @cryptoandcoffee. He posts a lot of stuff about blockchain, business, and sports. We spent some time together fighting abuse in the Sports Talk Social community. He is one of the coolest folks living in South Africa that I know, and he has an insane mind for business. Check him out, you might learn something!
Finally, as far as OG's go, I have to give a shout out to @tattoodjay. He reeled me in with his pictures of NYC when he was working at the United Nations. Although he is retired now, he still keeps posting amazing photos from the Atlantic coast. His blog is definitely worth a visit.
I will be the first to admit I am not a very social person, but all of those listed above are people I hope I get to meet one day and throw back a pint or dram of whisky with.
The newbies
Though they may not be new to the blockchain, the folks in this list are people who have only recently caught my attention. Trust me, it isn't because their content is or was bad, it's just that Hive is a big place. It's easy to miss a lot of the great content that is out there.
@cryptictruth is a fellow Michigander (someone who lives in the state of Michigan) and though he only lives an hour and a half away, we have yet to meet each other. He does a lot of posting about crypto markets, silver and gold stacking, and most importantly, beer. He has a great eye and way of explaining some of the best brews Michigan has to offer. You should check him out!
@dbooster is an Indiana transplant now living in Japan. I guess you could call him an expat, but then again, I don't know what the requirements are for that title. He has been sharing a lot about Japanese silver coins lately, but if you are really lucky you will catch one of his posts about Haiku. He actually runs a whole community dedicated to poetry and Haiku. Just be ready to learn something if you visit, it will be hard not to.
If you are into sports betting, you should check out @fullcoverbetting. I promise though, he isn't just a one trick pony. He also does a lot of great posts about life and work. While it was sports betting that originally connected us, I have enjoyed bonding with him over any manner of subjects.
@tengolotodo is someone who I recently met through the Silver Bloggers community. Like me, he posts on a variety of different subjects. Too many for me to list here. I always enjoy my interactions with him and am continuously looking forward to seeing the new content that he is putting out.
If the Scotsman above wasn't enough for you, check out @hoosie. Located in Ediburgh, Hoosie has been putting out some really beautiful posts of the surrounding area lately. If you dig back far enough, you will also find he is quite the musician and video creator as well! I've really enjoyed doing some virtual sight seeing through his posts.
Finally, I absolutely have to mention @mypathtofire. Again like me, he posts on a variety of different topics. We have bonded over our interest in play to earn gaming and he has one of the biggest "growth mindsets" I know. I think he is also one of the most active people in my comments. We will often have a comment thread several layers deep on any given post. Well worth getting to know!
Those I miss
For whatever reason, things get in the way of us spending more time on Hive. Often it is work. I think we can all attest to the fact that sometimes Hive is a job unto itself. The real world doesn't always have space for both. Other times, life just gets in the way. Finally, blockchain can be hard, and one or two things might happen to make us jaded on the whole thing.
One of the biggest believers in the blockchain I can remember was @exyle. He got mixed up in the Hive split drama, and like him or hate him, he kind of fell away. I'm not going to dig into all of that. I just remember how excited he was about this place and the potential this delegated proof of stake blockchain had. We need more people with that kind of passion. I wish I could hear what he thinks of the state of Hive today.
One of my first close friends on "Hive" (actually, that other chain), was @daan. We had many conversations in Discord and I really miss him not being around. We basically grew up together here on the blockchain and after some rough real world stuff he kind of disappeared. I did see him make a comment for the first time in a long time a little bit ago, but then he kind of faded away again. I hope you are doing well @daan, you are definitely missed!
@bdmillergallery had some pretty hefty work obligations going on last I knew and I think that has kept him away from the blockchain for a while now. I've seen him pop in occasionally, but not as regular as he used to. I miss seeing his orchid update posts and his original art was just amazing! Another fellow from the East coast that I wouldn't mind sharing a bourbon with one day!
This one is kind of funny because I actually see @iikrypticsii every day at work. I feel like it was just yesterday that I onboarded him to Hive. He has been crushing the university thing and I can't blame him for not posting as much due to that. He has admitted that long form content isn't necessarily his cup of tea anyway. Perhaps when things slow down he can start doing some video content or Leo will have threads optimized so he can do some short form stuff.
Finally, I would be remiss if I didn't mention @verhp11. It's been quite a while since he has posted. Again, I think it is that whole working a full time job in the real world thing that is keeping him away from the blockchain. He is an insanely talented musician and I miss hearing the latest news about the band he is playing in or what festival he is taking his kids to. He is also an avid Grand Prix fan and a jack of many trades.
I hope we once again hear from those listed above at some point. The blockchain is an emptier place without them in my opinion.
Ooops!
I just realized, all of the people I mentioned above are men (as far as I know). I apologize for that. Believe me it wasn't intentional, I have no ill will for all of the amazing women here on the blockchain. There is even a great community that uplifts the women of hive. Be sure to check that out!
Sports Talk Social - @bozz.sports
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Good list - I follow most of them too.
I started a bit before @cryptoandcoffee and he blasted away ahead of me into a different stratosphere of content creation and Hive stake!
I often wonder what happened to @exyle too - his video blogs were always great. I don't know what it was, he just came across as such a nice genuine guy who was so positive about the prospects for the S-word. I just can't work out why he didn't set up home here on Hive. I reckon he'd love it.
Another one is @stackin - he was super active on the S-word. Oh, and @surfermarly, although I think she left before the big break-up and hardfork...
Crypto was smart and moved pretty much 100% of his Steem stake into Hive. That gave him a huge boost right there. I think the problem with Exyle was that he thought the Justin Sun move might be a good thing and he expressed that. It put him on the outs and they didn't fork his stake. By the time he got it sorted it was too late. The damage had been done. At least that is the way I remember it.
Oh wow, I didn't realise exyle never got his mirror stake in Hive. What a shame. Wonder if he's still active over there?
I think he did eventually, but not at first. By the time it got resolved he was over it and powered down. I could be wrong though. According to others here, he still plays Splinterlands.
Ah, makes sense. Good he's still playing splinterlands (probably way out of my league!) 😂
You and me both!
I might have to make a come back... I got involved in so many other project throughout the years. I'm still active with Splinterlands though :)
Awh man, I always enjoyed the energy in your posts.
Go on, make a come back! 🚀 🚀 🚀
This is a great list and overview Bozz. I think that I follow most of them too. Thanks for including me in your list and I do enjoy our interactions on Hive. I do like the nice mix of articles that you do from crypto, to music, travel,food and whiskey, there is always some interesting titbits to read or photos to see.
Hopefully some of those that have left might return at somepoint, real life can catch up with us at any time and can take priority for sure.
Yes indeed. I have been lucky that I haven't had to take a hiatus from the chain. Hopefully it stays that way, but you know life...
Thanks for including me! heh newbie. A 5 year newbie 😉
Exyle is in my Splinterlands guild. He's still very passionate about that. But the fork drama soured him to Hive so he has no intention of blogging here.
I know! I tried to explain that they were new to me, not new to the blockchain necessarily. That is cool that he still plays. I thought he had washed his hands of it all completely.
Just giving you a hard time—you explained it well 😃
Many of us have urged him to start blogging again. His passion for steemit was always a breath of fresh air in light of all the drama and corruption that was always surrounding us. We could use that passion here.
For sure!
There was this guy then who writes amazing stories, I've forgotten his name, he moved to medium and then to pantheon after the split. He was my favourites back then.
Then @surpassinggoogle too during Steemit days. And many more.
Yeah, we lost a lot of good people unfortunately.
Looks like you have been around a while then. Seems Hive is like online life, people flow in and out of it. The cool thing is that we remember them. Some with fondness and some not so much. Seems like you remember the ones that have moved on with good memories. I recognize many of the names you call out and follow one or two already I think and they are good authors. I need to start following some of the others possibly.
Yeah, just a little bit. I wish I had been in a bit sooner. Everyone I mentioned is really good people. You likely won't be disappointed if you start following them. Even the ones who don't post anymore, but their old content was top notch.
A great list I think I follow most of them and honored to be included
Many thanks for the mention - its appreciated. I also enjoy your posts - particularly anything burbon related (hic) !
Cheers
@hoosie
No worries! You totally deserve it! Fun fact, I enjoy the bourbon posts too!
Thanks for the mention Bozz, that is appreciated and I must admit I do prefer the eclectic posters like ourselves as never quite know what you get on each post!
No women on your list, it is strange how that can pan out sometimes, I also noticed the large percentage of Brits too. I think you get our humour:)
Have a great one and thanks again for the shoutout
Yeah, maybe that is it about the humor. I guess I didn't quite realize that myself! You folks might be even more friendly than the Canadians!
I'm not so witty face-2-face. It's just I have time to generate responses.., and I'm a tactician at heart and terrible at off the fly responses. @daan was great, wish he would come back, do you remember he used to take out large delegations so he could send us huge upvotes hehe.., good times.
Yeah, he was a stand up guy! I probably wouldn't be where I am account wise if it hadn't been for him. I agree with you on being able to craft a witty response. On the fly I am horrible.
You can come across as a dour northerner, but your writing shows your funny side :)
Well thanks.. (I think) 😏
Hey, I know I can come across as a bit strange to some people and I know you can be a bit shy. We're all different.
I know I hold a stern visage, but it's not how I feel. That's just me.
I've know a few people who look permanently angry, but are actually nice when you talk to them.
Is that me, do tell... honestly.
No, not you. You can just look a bit serious at times.
@bozz is doing well for comments (thanks to my insecurity!).., we should probably halt this thread.
I'm probably one of them.. It's just my face!
Inside I'm laughing.. 😄
Just as I am about this thread.. lol
Do you mind? This is a private conversation!
Everyone just needs to smile a bit, but not so much that they look mad.
😂🤣
That's a cool list. There are lots of people I miss. Some just gave up, some fell the wrong side of the fork and others got driven away by the usual drama. I would hope some could come back eventually and we need to be forgiving.
I met @exyle a couple of times. He is a really big guy, but friendly. I miss @verhp11 a lot. I hope he can find time to post again. Another is @katharsisdrill who has various projects going on, but had some health issues. I love his art and comics
I hope to see more of these posts soon.
I figured it was about time I have picked up a fair number of new regulars over the past couple of years.
So many have just disappeared, I'm glad so many have stayed too!
Me too!
Ahh nice I'll have to check out some of those peops who I don't now... pathtofire is a cool dude!
I have mixed feelings about exyle --- I liked his analysis videos, but I don't miss him getting $20 votes for his BBQ or Dad selfies, then again that wasn't his fault and I'm sure people look at some of my rewards now and have similar feelings.
It's certainly quieter than it used to be but yeah new peops come along and fill yr feed with different things.
CryptoandCoffee is a good egg too for sure!
I don't know, I put a lot of time into my BBQ, so I am actually surprised when my posts about it don't make at least $20. I understand what you are saying though. I guess if you start getting those auto votes it can be easy to let your quality slide a little.
Yeah I'm glad there are fewer AVs these days!
You sure about that? I feel like a lot of the big curation groups are still using auto-vote a lot.
Thanks so much for the mention, @bozz! I really appreciate it. We've seen so many good bloggers come and go throughout these past (nearly) seven years. I hope you're having a wonderful weekend.
It's a packed weekend, but it should be pretty cool. Just need the rain to move out.
That bourbon sounds good! We will have to do that some day. For sure! Thank you for the beautiful words. Those few sentences give me a little inspiration to try to get back to some regular posting. Work is the culprit. I just can't seem to find the balance just yet. It has consumed a lot of my time. It has turned into a good thing I suppose. Making more money, but that comes at a sacrifice. The whole migration is over but the clean up phase is in full swing. I can see a little light at the end of the tunnel, so perhaps I can put some time aside for writing again. I do enjoy it. Sorry I have not been more supportive the last several months. That part saddens me.
Hope all is well with you and your family. Any camping trips in the works? Stupid question.. I know there are. Give Jovi a pat on the head for Molly and I. She is doing pretty good.. Molly that is. She is still hanging in there. 15th Birthday is quickly approaching.
Off to go work some now.. Go figure. lol.
That is good that things are starting ease up a bit for you. I know how it can be when it feels like work is taking over your life. We have most all of our trips planned for the summer already. The first one isn't until the middle of June though. Jovi is doing good thanks. Still more energy than her old bones can handle!
Well, I guess you’re probably not out of school until the middle of June. My wife gets out early this year for once. I believe it’s June 15th or the 16th. She’s looking forward to it! No doubt. I’m sure you guys are too and I hope you have a fantastic summer. I miss camping. Hopefully we can still do some of that in the upcoming years. For now I’m working on landscaping around the patio and designing a different fire pit area. That will have to do. Lol.
Last day for students is June 1st. It feels like we can't already be here already and that it has taken forever to get here. My neighbor has been doing a big project in his back yard. I will be happy when he is finished and the silence resumes!
I’m a quiet worker. Hahaha. My neighbors are pretty quiet as well. If yours are using heavy equipment and saws and whatever, then that can get old for sure.
Yeah, they put an addition on their house, so it was quite painful!
Oh wow. Yeah that would be loud from concrete to roof.
Hi there Bozz, thank you fot the mention and it has really been way too long indeed... There were some things going on here, so that ate up most of my time. I really hope to be more here again. Do have attended some great concerts with my youngest son, so there are some things to write about again :)
Awesome I hope all is okay! I look forward to hearing about the shows!