Let’s talk Shilling...Steemit Shilling!
No, no...not that.
Shilling is defined by Urban Dictionary as: "a word that can be used to substitute bullshit".
It has a negative rep. I'm looking to reclaim it.
Shilling to me just means promotion for something you really believe in.
When I first discovered Bitcoin, I instantly became a massive shill.
This was simply because I couldn’t believe it existed. I instantly loved it.
I went through the same stages of obsession I am sure many of you went through.
I alienated those close to me.
I felt compelled to talk about it constantly.
After using Reddit for so long, this is exactly how I feel about Steemit.
As a result, the shilling has begun...
I got 6 close friends to sign up.
But extraordinary was when I got my Dad to sign up.
He's a writer. He’s written a couple of books about baking (related to his industry).
He was the biggest bitcoin sceptic ever.
He thought I was recruited to some bizarre cult.
He is still kinda convinced that Bitcoin is an elaborate scam.
When I explained how Steemit works he tried it. He was, as always, sceptical.
But hey here he is! Welcome Dad.
I will continue to shill for Steemit.
It's the first project since bitcoin that has real MAINSTREAM potential.
When I saw my Dad sign up, that was confirmed in my mind. Big time!
I can see it easily overtaking Reddit.