I usually end the day with a browse on Steem, typically this will be between 11 and 1 am GMT and as I'm browsing, I come across posts that I get great value from, but they don't have many votes or if they do, they haven't accrued much income.
So in hope that you read this and go and check out some of these posts, go and vote on them and comment on them if you find value in them, revive them back into the active category and generally encourage the posters. Some of them only have a post or two and maybe have been disheartened at the lack of response to their posts, compared to others.
Why should you care?
Because we are in danger of becoming a homogenised site whereby, the rewards are causing more and more people to write about Steem. This rewards are causing us to act a certain way, which in turn is creating a kind of social algorithm, which filters out some really interesting subjects.
I'm not preaching, because I have been doing the same thing, but I just don't want us to put off people who aren't necessarily into cryptocurrency, or feel that they have nothing to add to the Steem debate.
Let's show them what a friendly bunch we are!
The #OSC (#OriginalSteemContent) Rating has been given, taking into consideration how much of the content is the poster's own; however I have also rated the way the content has been put across, if it isn't original. Lastly I have considered how obscure, or hard to find, the content is and how much it has inspired me.
The ratings are of course arbitrary and are mainly for fun, so in no particular order, please check out the unsung hero list.
connorcranston
First up there is just a single post from @connorcranston and it's an absolute cracker, he has decided to cross promote a favourite TED talk of his. He's written a few paragraphs qualifying it and why he thinks it is worth listening to. I must say, I fully agree.
Connor posted this a week ago and looks like he hasn't logged back in since, or maybe has and was disheartened by the pennies it had gathered. Let's give him a Steem surprise for the next time he's on.
Why This Post Is Good: The talk itself is really inspiring and will energise you and prompt you to take action. There is also a good relevant comment on the post from @Inuenndo
Watch vote and comment at: Best TED talk period! (How to get whatever you want in life)
#OSC Rating 91%
sandra
Next up we have @sandra; I get the feeling that Sandra is slowly finding her voice on Steem. She has a nice, light, chatty style and I like her personal stories and her advice, which she delivers in a concise, pleasing way.
All of her content checks out on Copyscape and for that alone, she should be rewarded for posting #OriginalSteemContent
Blog Style: Advice - Reviews - Personal Stories
Why You Should Go There: Sandra has an easy to read style, her stories are entertaining and advice is sound.
Favourite Post: Roasted Asparagus with Mountain Ham (yum!)
Highest Grossing Post: Around the World in 80 seconds
'#OSC Rating: 95%
rok-sivante
This blog is indeed rocking! Rok is an intellectual writer, with a style that sucks you in, with his clever and compelling prose, Rok will have you salivating for more. His insight into the human psyche is far-reaching and thoughtful.
Rok has written on a range of subjects and has definitely established a voice, he is an interesting character and one you can get to know, through his writing. I am still working my way through his posts and he is in a prolific mood at the moment, so lots of new stuff coming out.
A definite Steemit Rok Star!
Blog Style: Philosophical, intellectualism - life observations - humourous
Why You Should Go There: To laugh, cry and be mesmerised.
Favourite Post: Confessions Of An Ex-Self-Help Junkie: The Motivations Behind An Addiction To Information, Ambition, & The Quest For Truth
Highest Grossing Post: My First 24 Hours On The Mind-Bender Of a Ride That Is Steemit
#OSC Rating: 98%
stino-san
Stino-san is an art lover and photographer, Stino has written his fair share of Steemit orientated articles. However his strength lies in his photography and his appreciation of art; he has referenced and credited other artists and has tried to introduce new forms of art to his readers.
His photography is astounding and his Kyoto pictures must be seen, he has recently put up some timelapse of his computer artwork and I'm hoping to see more of that and maybe some tutorials. Most of all, I want to see more of his photography.
As a bonus stino-san also happens to be a translator and he has translated the Steem Whitepaper into Dutch, no mean feat I'd imagine!
Blog Style: Art - Photography - Musings - Steem
Why You Should Go There: To scratch your art itch; and to enjoy some beautiful photography.
Favourite Post: A Day In Kyoto
Highest Grossing Post: Hello My Name Is Stino
#OSC Rating: 99%
benjojo
Benjojo, is probably better classed as a rising star than an unsung hero, a look through his blog history will see a lot of low revenue early posts. Since then he has found his voice and is slowly building up some decent revenue as his readership grows. Benjojo has a creative streak and enjoys coming up with graphics and entertaining memes.
Ben is also into Zen, which I really relate to, as I've found it is indeed the path to calmness, and awareness; I'm not always completely Zen, but looking at some of benjojo's Zen memes, usually brings me back to where I want to be. :-)
Blog Style: Art - Creative Writing - Introspection
Why You Should Go There: To enjoy Ben's art and creative writing, he also has very good points in his introspective pieces and is very helpful. He contributes well to other posts and is definitely worth engaging.
Favourite Post: Antagonizing arachnophobics
Highest Grossing Post: What Else Can We Do With Steem?
#OSC Rating: 96%
ajvest
Ajvest is new to Steemit, his first post was around 2 weeks ago, he then left it a week and seems to have stepped up his efforts, posting 3 times in the last few days. He is still finding his feet, but he seems to have a helpful side to him and I'm looking forward to some more of his suggestions for Steemit.
I would like to see an introduce yourself post, as I'm sure Steem will welcome his chatty, helpful, inquisitive style; keep it up AJ!
Blog Style: Steem Suggestions
Why You Should Go There: To check out his thoughts on Steem and to add your voice to valuable debates..
Favourite Post: Is Your Dog A Democrat?
Highest Grossing Post: Calling all DIY-er's
#OSC Rating: 94%
kenny-crane
Kenny Crane is another Steemit Newbie, and he has brought an upbeat, refreshing style to the platform. Reading Kenny you get the feeling that he's the kind of guy who can't wait to tell you his ideas, because they energise him and he just has to share that energy, or he'll explode!
Although new to Steem, Kenny is no stranger to blogging, he was an early adopter of YouTube, back in 2005 and says that he can feel a similar early vibe on Steemit.
Kenny seems to have a good general, blogging and internet knowledge, he is full of enthusiasm and good ideas and people like him need to be encouraged on Steem as he brings a lot to the platform. I can't wait to engage further with Kenny and I look forward to his future posts.
Blog Style: Fun - Steem Suggestions - Creative Writing -
Why You Should Go There: To get infused with his infectious, enthusiasm and learn from his insights, arising from his time on YouTube.
Favourite Post: Emojis on Steemit, how do we all feel about them? (and how to add them here, now!)
Highest Grossing Post: Hi, I'm Kenny from YouTubeStars.
#OSC Rating: 100%
pfunk
Pfunk shares the same name as one of my favourite bands of all time; and his blog is a wonderfully eclectic mix of photography, news, political insight and history and a whole lot more. The style of his posts suggest that he has a wide range of interests, and he wants to share them.
Another interesting point about this account is that it is a witness account; meaning he's a Steem miner and has a special computer running all the time as part of the Steem blockchain. This means he's very knowledgeable regarding, mining Steem and cryptocurrency in general.
This blog contains some absolute gems and I myself am going to start paying more attention to it, I've checked out a fraction of his posts and I like them all. I appreciate his intelligent writing style and I like his photographic techniques.
Pfunk's blog is the perfect example of a blog whose monetary rewards, do not reflect its true Steem value, this is one I tip to blow up after July 4th when a wider range of topics will be rewarded. But for now, he needs our support. Being a prolific poster, means that you'll always have something new to go and read on pfunk's blog, he has a personable style and I already know that he has an "irrational hatred of tap dancing."
Blog Style: Eclectic - Steem Help - Art - Photography - Music -
Why You Should Go There: To get info on a wide variety of subjects, that pfunk is knowledgeable about or links to credible sources.
Favourite Post: My review of The Book of Mormon
Highest Grossing Post: [Guide] Maximize your mining hashrate in Windows by mining Steem in a VM
#OSC Rating: 91%
bleepcoin
Bleepcoin is the whole reason I am sitting here writing a Steemit post and he is the reason I own Bitcoin and am enthused about the world of cryptocurrency.
It was his insight that drew me to this world, as time after time I ignored his little cryptotips, only to see them blow up afterwards. The final straw came when he tipped ETH at $1 and then showed me it about 6 or so months later at $15, I decided then that I would take the next tip he gave me.
His next tip was Bitcoin, he predicted around $800 by August and it looks like we're on track or even ahead of schedule for that.
He is finding his feet as a blogger and is adjusting from the style needed when on Twitter and the one needed on Steemit.
His cross promote, posts tend to be interesting videos about cryptocurrency and financial affairs in general, but recently he has made his writing more personable, and I can't wait to see more.
Blog Style: Observational - Cryptocurrency - Steem - Creative Writing
Why You Should Go There: To find out more about cryptocurrency, whether it is new tech or a new tip. Also to read his first forray into creative story writing and to encourage him to write more.
Favourite Post: Five Essential Cryptocurrency Podcasts For Steemers
Highest Grossing Post: I Almost Died
#OSC Rating: 94%
ellieguzman
Ellie has made a promising start to her Steemit life, she has got a great sense of humour and I can't wait to see more of it. Her humour is light and she clearly knows how to laugh at herself; as the moustache she's wearing in her introduce yourself, post, testifies to.
One of Ellie's post was from her previous blog, which she has verified as hers, however it is her original Steem content that I am dying to see more of; I think Ellie could well turn out to be our top comedian!
Blog Style: Observational humour
Why You Should Go There: To laugh at Ellie's, sometimes naughty, sense of humour :-D
Favourite Post: What's Your Favourite Halloween Costume?
Highest Grossing Post: Hi Steemit, I'm Ellie! Writer/ER worker/dog person
#OSC Rating: 91%
OK, that's it, I hope you enjoy these Steem unsung heroes; please feel free to link to your blog in the comments. If you'd like me to cover your blog in another post like this, just let me know below!
Thanks
Till next time, take care.