Honestly, I think this could be just as easy/effective to just have a 'type who referred you' box on signup (optional of course.) The possibility of abuse is no different than the links imo.
But in the end, all I care about is seeing more people active on here. I'm really not picky on the method, just the effect. :)
I'd seen the basic referral links around, but outside of just data tracking, there wasn't any incentive attached unfortunately. I'd honestly not bothered with the links myself because of this, instead just getting people to signup without it, since it's less 'hassle' for them in my opinion.
Now the other side of this is that those people that are brought it, naturally become a part of organic 'voting circles.' I'm by no means calling foul on this...it's natural to want to help those I know personally out to get established. (I'm sure I'd revisit my voting on this if my acct was way bigger, only so much 'passing around a penny' makes me worry about.)
I totally agree though...if nothing else..have a referral contest to get current users involved. I really don't think most people here even know the referral links exist, and those that do don't really care about them much with as it stands.
There should be, only makes sense. Have been wanting that for a while.
Why actually... https://steemit.com/howto/@future24/tutorial-how-to-use-the-steemit-referral-affiliate-program-english-german
Thanks for the link! I was looking for that one!
Honestly, I think this could be just as easy/effective to just have a 'type who referred you' box on signup (optional of course.) The possibility of abuse is no different than the links imo.
But in the end, all I care about is seeing more people active on here. I'm really not picky on the method, just the effect. :)
I'd seen the basic referral links around, but outside of just data tracking, there wasn't any incentive attached unfortunately. I'd honestly not bothered with the links myself because of this, instead just getting people to signup without it, since it's less 'hassle' for them in my opinion.
Now the other side of this is that those people that are brought it, naturally become a part of organic 'voting circles.' I'm by no means calling foul on this...it's natural to want to help those I know personally out to get established. (I'm sure I'd revisit my voting on this if my acct was way bigger, only so much 'passing around a penny' makes me worry about.)
I totally agree though...if nothing else..have a referral contest to get current users involved. I really don't think most people here even know the referral links exist, and those that do don't really care about them much with as it stands.