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geekgirl in #steem • 6 years ago (edited)

I am not a fan of downvotes in general. But if it imporves steem economics probably is ok.

I mentioned this somewhere else. Would you be able to pass this on to UI team if you find it interesting?

It would be nice to have a “tip” or “gift” button for posts, so users could give authors additional rewards. I know anybody can transfer from wallet. But having this feature on posts might encourage rewarding authors without solely relying on reward pool. It would also develop a gifting culture.

P.S. With tips or gifts content can even be rewarded after 7 days.

6 years ago in #steem by geekgirl

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smooth 6 years ago

An issue with a tip button is needing the active key (to which the social portion of the application does not have access, and encouraging people to grant access frequently is not a good idea) in order to send funds. One solution which has been proposed is a separate 'tip wallet' which can be sent using the posting key, but some people object to that, saying it would make the posting key (and apps which use it) a lot riskier.

It is a tricky problem.

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geekgirl 6 years ago

Separate 'tip wallet' that uses posting key is a great idea I think. Since it will only be limited to the 'tip wallet' and users will have to use an active key to transfer to tip wallet I don't it would be risky. Users can choose not to keep anything in the tip wallet, or keep very little. I think this would be a great addition. This way content can be rewarded even after payout.

I was suggesting changes in Steemit UI level though since Steemit has been making UI changes like downvote button, edited, Steemit roles, featured, etc. What I had in mind was a 'tip' button that would redirect to steemitwallet.com with filled form ready to send. Of course not as simple as using a posting key, but something that can benefit authors, especially if author rewards will be going down to 50%.

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acidyo 6 years ago

Maybe something keychain could easily add and it would at the same time get it some more usage. I for instance, started using it today for the first time and already like it.

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cardboard 6 years ago

something like this? !tip

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geekgirl 6 years ago

Exactly! But made much simpler to use.

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lordnigel 6 years ago

Gosh not sure what to think with this idea in the post...on the surface I prefer this tip idea of yours @geekgirl vs. investing too much effort and dev time into down votes or a negative/stick system.