Application - Single Community Curator - Oct. 2026
Here I am...
Like always, I thought before I decided to apply for curator. Whichever way you look at it, there’s a great deal of time and commitment involved for anyone who takes this seriously. I took the time to scroll through my posts to see if I’ve changed in terms of my commitment here and the support I provide. It turns out I haven’t.
On 23 June 2024, I wrote I want to be a solo curator. That never happened. Since then, I’ve gained a lot of experience as curator at True Colours.
And when I began my application for SR (which was called off) with the words: Am I the right choice if it comes to a Steem Rep? I believe so without ties to a country,... I also say in the case of a curator: Yes, I am.
I read, comment, lend a helping hand, and I refer to others so that the Steemian in question can grow.
I’ve set up two writing courses and was part of ‘miner wewrite’ for newcomers, plus I delegate/d SP to newcomers; furthermore, I’m creative and artistic both in my daily life and on Steemit.
I organise creative contests for many years, that are designed to showcase what Steemians are capable of.
I’m not perfect, but do my very best to make Steemit a fun, fair and educational platform for everyone.
I’m not afraid to point out when something goes wrong. Nor do I discriminate; I judge the content, not the person or their nationality.
Personal Data
- @wakeupkitty - NL - 2018
- Tale-, art-, word lover, freewriter, Steem Witness, commenting moderator, host contests, #wewrite, founder "True Colours" (sept 2024 for art, comments, Europe and those hidden gems). Big fan of engagement, critical thinker, straightforward.
- Language: Dutch, English, German
- Rep: 78.603
- SP: 37.205,76
- Posts: 4,352
- Comments: 49.004
- CSI: 12,5
- Communities: CCC, Art & Artists, SBL
- Steem Curator: 11 (True Colours)
Contact & Socials
Thank you Steemit Team - @steemitblog for the opportunity.
Single Curator Application October 2026
27.9.2026
@wakeupkitty
#ccc #curatorapplication #steemcurator #october2026 #netherlands #steemexclusive
Hi Kitty, I was actually waiting for your application, it is something that now very strongly associates with you. I really enjoy your comments, that sometimes I find under my posts or also I read under other users posts. I believe that also encourages many people to communicate, exchange the comments and sometimes we make people interested in that communication and with that make the platform real social media place. I hope that you will get the opportunity to stay and will get great team members for cheering people for the next month!
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Thank you for your comment and your kind words. I really hope more people will get involved, because that’s what this platform needs (by ‘platform’ I mean the people). I’d very much like to see us trialling these tests for a bit longer and checking whether the curators actually write personal replies, because when I look at their accounts, that’s rarely the case. I don’t think we can expect others to do what we don’t practise ourselves. Of course, it’s perfectly fine not to write long replies all the time, or to give it a miss now and then, but I do find it a shame that it seems as though nobody cares what’s being posted. Not even those who set strict rules.
It certainly has a motivating effect, because I’ve noticed that as soon as I’m more active, others are too.
I’ve just seen that you’ve signed up too. It’s great to see you back! I wish you all the best and a relaxing time on Steemit – we’ve been here a long time, have been through all sorts, and this is yet another attempt to breathe some life into the community. I reckon it should work with a small group of active commenters to create a domino effect until this becomes second nature.
Whether we’re elected or not, I hope we’ll stay in touch and keep commenting on each other’s posts and those of others.
❤️🍀
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Yes, I think to make a place more attractive for others we should make them to feel like their welcomed and not alone, only then people will come and stay, even like you noticed for short exchange of comment. Do you remember it was few years ago when we were chatting about the personal touch that we wanted to leave with automated banner of SCXX comment and I did it my task for every single comment that I left I left a little message, it is time consuming still it was great. I see that this is not done any other curator teams just you and @solperez. You, girls are very good team together, have the same way of thinking, you probably understand each other very well even being so far from each other.
Yes, I submitted my application, October month is one of the month when I have a little bit more time but as you say I am trying to be around when I am free :)
I do not believe distance matters, all we should is being on the same page. I was with those I curated with inTrue Colours and always asked why anyone wanted to join my team.
lt always felt I am the only one asking, for examples what to vote for. As soon as I did they backed off. Too lazy to find a creative post or comment.
If I look back at how easily people make teams just to be able to receive votes or give them to.... Frequently, I found it shameful how low those upvotes given were, without a reason.
Saying the post is extremely good but a vote for 0,45??? As if it had to be paid out of the own wallet.
I remember how many times we tried to leave comments everywhere and how it did lift many. Also the test with the bot. It truly made many happy and reply.
There are still Steemians remembering us, which does feel good.
I also noticed old Steemians return.
By the way, You always made a good team with @sduttaskitchen and the two of you do not live next door either. What counts is that the ones you work with can be trusted and do not cause you extra work and stress like a few did joining my team (they simply did not show up and lied about what to vote for).
Language or distance (time differences) are not the problem. I doubt it will help to set rules if it comes to voting, since no one will check it. Already the rules set by the Steemit Team were and are ignored by many. This next to the fact who decides what is good, quality or not?
I still believe, just like back then, that commenters should be rewarded more. It is the only way to make this a habit and make Steemit a happy, fun place to be.
Unlike you and me, not many curators will take into consideration if they have time, WiFi, their personal situation allows them to curate (some have to do it secretly!) before they apply.
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That is true it is no matter where we are in which country, the only problem with countries is that if there is more 11 or 13 hours, like Indonesia and Venezuela, we noticed that when we were team of 5 curators. It is just the case when we would like to discuss something or if one is not able to curate due to some urgent issues or maybe power cut then it is difficult to communicate, so that is all technical issues and it was never a case of understanding between us, different country citizens.
What I actually enjoyed is that in the time when me and Sunita (@sduttaskitchen) and Francisco (@fjjrg) we have decided about the % of Upvote between us and also like you mentioned we could upvote good Comment with high %of Upvote. It was not dictated by Steemit Team and even when we were doing this kind of curation that was completely different from other Curators we were not criticised and users were happy and we enjoyed our curation. I think in a team all have to have the same idea and wish to support others, to discuss any issues without being blamed and only hten it will be good for users and in my opinion for the Steemit Team too. I am really missing my Quest Team curator team,.
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For some reason curators like moderators seem to believe rules are set if it comes to the percentage of vote given, they simply do what others before them did as quickly as possible. It is my experience that even if the height of vote was dus issues and set, some team members still do their thing and ignore the rest or even the guidelines of the team.
I never had any issues with the timezones. @aneulpineung78 was in Indonesia and others were in Pakistan Nigeria or Venezuela.
With four of five it can be a bigger problem to vote in turn since the account also needs time to charge.
We have a group, leave messages behind and check the curatir account before we start. If there's no activity automatically the next one takes over. This is really not that hard. Harder is if always the same is absent and this person knew before he applied he cannot do the job because they do not have time,wifi or electricity.
I am sorry to say so, but if that is the case one should not apply. They do because of themselves, not because they like what they do, we had the same with wanting to be a moderator. It is not about welcoming and reading and leaving replies and tips but a method to be visible and grow asap by all means, using AI to comment included.
Like you know there are also months I don't apply. My time is too precious to be wasted.
I agree, working with the same team is better. The members know another, know they can count on another and what should be done without the endless explanations, questions, pulling back votes, checking who votes what, begging to let know whom to nominate and for what reason.
That is also for me a reason not let my team name be used by those who are not willing to search for art, creal creative content and comments. To me the name and guidelines stand for something. It is not just a name like with most teams.
Curating takes a lot of time so it should be fun and relaxing not stressful. It is a hobby and I offer my experiences and tips for free instead of being only focussed on my own growth.
Have an enjoyable day.
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An impeccable comment, @stef1. A social network really ought to be interactive. I also hope you manage to secure a position as a curator. You are an exemplary user. I wish you great success.
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Thank you for visiting my comment, like I mentioned to Kitty, you two make a great team as very good friends or how we called in our youth time pen pals, because we wrote letters to the pupils in other schools and found that way friends, there were no social media and that was a communicating way. I thought to submit my application this time, I have few free days throughout October and it would be good to use it more efficiently if possible. We will see it that works, if not my intention will still remain the same I will try to be more often online in October, by the way in October we have a month of Inktober that was invented to do drawings with ink and there are usually certain topics. I will try to check and who knows I may keep my track of drawing for a month :)
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Yes, Kitty and I have formed a special friendship. I hope we both get selected. I hope you have time to paint, because you certainly have the talent. Good luck.
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Indeed penpalls is a good name for it.
I join INKtober with Art & Artists and the Freewriters. The posts with prompts are already scheduled and online
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Thank you @walictd for visiting my comment!
Finding you on this platform has been one of the best things to happen to me, both online and offline.
I believe there are few people like you—sensitive and willing to support others whenever you can. And I’m not talking about money; I’m talking about the time taken to send a message asking "How are you?" and encouraging us to look on the bright side of things.
You have been a mentor to me. You’ve taught me, above all, to stay committed to the work of curation. Whenever I waver—unable to do what I want due to the problems in my country, like power outages lasting over seven hours or internet interruptions—you always encourage and support me. THANK YOU.
I hope you get selected so that the platform's "artists" don't feel left without support. I’ll be keeping my fingers crossed for that. You know you can always count on me. Sending you a big hug.
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Dear friend and CAT buddy, you’re one of the best teammates anyone could wish for.
You’re a brilliant curator, always willing to read and spend many hours searching for the best creators, whatever the time of day.
Unlike former team members, you’ve never stayed away because you couldn’t be bothered, nor have you ever said: Sorry, I can’t curate right now, it’s bedtime for me, I really need a lot of sleep.
You read, translate, ask questions and offer feedback, and it’s always a pleasure to read the curation reports you leave behind; your competitions are also worth their weight in gold. Steemit is fortunate to have you as one of the few who tirelessly persevere in bringing art to the fore and thereby raising the standard of writing to a higher level.
I sincerely hope that, alongside us, there are more curators who embrace diversity, creativity and artistic approaches, without regard to nationality.
I’m happy to have met you too, and this is definitely what Steemit is good for.
You know where to find me if you need a chat or a good laugh.
A big hug to you – and please look after yourself and your sister.
Blessed be.
🤗❤️🍀
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Dear Steemit Team @steemitblog
I am writing to strongly support @wakeupkitty application for Single Curator for October.
She truly deserves this position.
She is one of the main reasons many of us have not given up. She makes Steemit interesting and keeps us writing through her engaging and creative contests.
She is not limited to one community - she actively supports other communities and I personally found other communities through her pinned posts.
She reads, comments, guides newcomers, and judges content fairly without discrimination. She is consistent, creative, and genuinely cares about growth on this platform.
Please consider her application. She is the right choice for this role.
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I reckon you’re one of the few people who’ve ever written anything like this.
I’ve no idea if anyone else reads your posts, but I certainly do. Your words have genuinely moved me, and I’m also delighted to hear that you’ve found other communities through me.
I sincerely hope you’ll find success here, especially when it comes to making connections. I know people from years ago myself and we are still in touch and we support each other also outside of Steemit.
I hope you have a great time and thank you for taking the time to reply.
🤗❤️🍀
Thank you for taking the time to read my posts and for your lovely encouragement. I truly appreciate your support and guidance.
I sometimes wonder how you stay so consistent, being one of the early users and still so active. You are truly one of the pillars of this platform.
Thank you for being here. 😊
I have to say to the entire community, and especially to @steemitblog If I hadn't discovered the @wakeupkitty's community, I probably wouldn't be here today. In fact, I'd probably be badmouthing Steem because of my first contact with a moderator It was simply disheartening, and I was even sure that their intention was to scare new users away from the platform. And it wasn't a translation error; it was the community of my own language, so I can say that it's a very important role, and that you have to be careful about who you give "power" to.
I think you are one of the few curators who take the time and dedication to build relationships with people. I believe choosing you will set the bar high, which is what the platform should aim for.
My best wishes for your success, you're already making this place a true community...Thank you for applying, because I understand all the time you dedicate to us.
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I agree with you 100%.
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😊 💞
Dear Arya,
I am happy with your words and we met. It is good you stayed, since you make this community, and by now also other communities, so much better with what you write and your comments.
Communities are build by it's members.
I am sorry you bumped into the wrong moderator. You are one of those few a community should reach out to and cherish instead of scare away. Unfortunately I have the same experiences, but like you I went my way and wrote because it is what I like to do.
Never let yourself scare or bully away. This is a place big enough to ignore those we do not like, to meet like-minded, creative souls and build precious contact, which will last for years.
With you I agree the platform, Steemit Team, should aim as high as they can. Those skilled people are here and we only learn from those better than us.
A big hug and be happy!
❤️🍀
Thank you for being yourself, I always enjoy reading your answers, and sometimes I think you stay up late just to reply to messages from those you know are trying their best efforts.
I completely agree with you, we should always strive for excellence, but like you, we should be understanding and try to correct and guide instead of penalizing.Steemit is very lucky to have you, and as @solperez rightly said, you're not only an excellent person, you're also a mentor and an example for everyone!
Thank you for always being there for us, I feel honored to be part of your community. Have a great day!
You are one of the nicest person on steemit. It doesn't matter much to me if you forgot to pay the bills when you invited me to visit an art exhibition. 😍
Joke apart, your commitment and interaction make steemit a nice place to visit. I always support you here. Have a great success.
I was about to leave steemit when you introduced this community to me. It helped me to write because I found readers here. You, @solperez and others are assets for this blockchain and its eco-system.
Thanks for your help and support.
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I am happy you stayed since you know how to make me laugh and the same counts for many others. You have talent.
It is good for all of us to be read and to know we are appreciated.
I don't have a tail ant. I am a man, having no tail. Why did you say that I have a tall net? 😁
😝
Someone have to say it!
It’s always good to build bonds of "friendship" on the platform. Especially when friends are willing to pick up the tab, hahaha. The feeling is mutual, @akdx.
I have known you from #freewrite community days with @mariannewest.
I am wishing you goodluck on this curating journey, keep doing great here.
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Hi fellow freewriter,
Such a surprise to hear from you. It is good to know you are, like me, still here and I am not the only one remembering those days.
It made us to whom we are today.
Btw: the daily prompt is still alive in this community.
I hope you will join us again if you feel to it. Thank you for your best wishes.
❤️🍀
প্রিয় বন্ধু আমি এই প্লাটফর্মে অনেকদিন ধরে কাজ করি। আর দীর্ঘদিন ধরে অনেককেই চিনে অনেকেই অনেক ভালোভাবে এই প্লাটফর্মে কিউটরের দায়িত্ব পালন করে আসতেছেন। আবারও এই প্ল্যাটফর্ম নিজে থেকে একটু পরিবর্তন দেখতে চাই তুমি কখনোই হতাশ হয়ে পড়বে না তুমি অবশ্যই একজন ইউজার। তোমার কিউটরের দায়িত্ব সত্য পথে আছে আপনি আবারো কিউরেটর দায়িত্ব পাবেন এবং বিশ্বাসের সঙ্গে আপনার দায়িত্বটা পালন করবেন। আমার বিশ্বাস আছে সব সময় এই প্ল্যাটফর্ম আমাদের জন্য ভালো কিছু উপহার দিবে। এই প্লাটফর্ম চায় যে আপনারা সব সময় সুন্দর দায়িত্ব পালন করুন। এতে করে প্রত্যেকটা ইউজার সুন্দরভাবে সাপোর্ট পায় এবং ভালোভাবে সামনের দিক এগিয়ে যেতে পারে তারাও একসময় এরকম দায়িত্ব পালন করতে পারবে। আপনার উপর আত্মবিশ্বাস আছে আপনিও জীবনে ভালো কিছু করতে পারবেন ভালো থাকবেন।
আপনার মন্তব্যের জন্য ধন্যবাদ। প্রতি মাসে কারা কিউরেটর হিসেবে নির্বাচিত হবে তা আমাদের নিয়ন্ত্রণের বাইরে। শেষ পর্যন্ত সিদ্ধান্তটি Steemit টিমের উপর নির্ভর করে, এবং তাদের উপর নির্ভর করে কীভাবে বিষয়গুলো অতীতে হয়েছে এবং বর্তমানে চলছে। এসবই Steemit এবং Steem-এর ভবিষ্যতকেও প্রভাবিত করবে।
আমি যা দিতে পারি তা হল আমার সময় এবং দক্ষতা। আমি অবশ্যই আমার সেরাটা দেব, যেমনটি সবসময় করেছি।
আমি আপনাদের সবার মঙ্গল কামনা করি।
Semoga sukses selalu dan bisa menjadi kurator terbaik yang selalu mendukung konten terbaik dengan sangat adil... saya selalu mendukung anda🙏
Terima kasih atas komentar manismu. Hal yang luar biasa dari menjadi kurator adalah kamu bisa melihat dan membaca banyak hal yang berbeda, dan ketika ada tanggapan atas komentar-komentar tersebut, hal itu memberikan energi yang sangat besar.
Semoga kamu menikmati waktu di Steemi
Ya ... sama-sama temanku,... walaupun banyak kendala yang terjadi di steemit saya selalu berusaha untuk bisa aktif.
Sukses selalu untuk Anda 👍
Terima kasih. Jaga dirimu baik-baik.
Oke siap....anda juga ya
May your curation efforts help bring more visibility to quality content across Steemit! Cheers :)
Thank you, that is kind of you. Let's hope the creative ones are not given the final blow.
https://steemit.com/ccc/@wakeupkitty/the-death-of-the-creativity-artists-and-commenters
Steemit doesn't just need to distribute rewards across more publications. It needs to recognise what makes a community truly active: creativity, quality, participation, and meaningful connections between its members.
For example, the quality of a photographic publication cannot be evaluated using the same criteria as an opinion article or a literary work. Different forms of creativity deserve different approaches to curation.
According to my latest query to the Steemit API, only around 4,000 users have been active over the past 30 days. At this point, we have to recognise that Steemit has become a niche social network.
And this raises a fundamental question: how can we attract new users if we cannot adequately reward those who are already creating original content and keeping our communities alive?
Meaningful interaction matters, but so do rewards. People invest time, effort and creativity in their publications, and that contribution needs to be recognised.
Distributing small rewards to as many accounts as possible is not necessarily the same as building a sustainable community.
We need a curation model that values quality, encourages genuine engagement and provides meaningful incentives for both existing and new creators.
Otherwise, I genuinely fear that Steemit will continue losing its remaining active users until there is no community left to support. Cheers :)
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I agree with you and of course, the rest you write.
So calculation is:
4000 active accounts per 300 days (active as in posting and commenting or? If auto voting or auto earnings receipt has been enabled an account als shows active!
4000 accounts * 5 posts a week / 30 days = 667 posts a day.
Many posts receive upvotes from bots, whales, steem witnesses next to that there are who only game or comment or the account shows active because they do autovoting.
Also curators skip a large part of the platform where mainly Asians post.
All AC accounts can easily upvote 667 posts if they all were quality, which they are by far not, which leaves room for uovoting comments and reward good comments and content better.
True. What to think of art, a painting? This can rarely be made within an hour or a day. Not to mention the time it takes to show all steps, write the content and upload all those photos.
It is way easier to type a long epistel and add an AI generated picture.
You wrote a well-reasoned comment containing all the necessary information. I sincerely hope it will be read, but above all that something will change. Thank you for your comment.
Exactly. The equation should be simple: more STEEM + better distribution + more engagement = a stronger Steemit. Cheers :)
This BOOMING vote is yours and well deserved!
❤️🍀
Thanks for stopping by :) I really appreciate the support :) Any steem remaining from this support will be reinvested in our community and used to fund another edition of the Moments in Focus Photography Contest.
This way, the support we receive continues to circulate within the community, creating new opportunities for photographers to participate, share their work, and be rewarded. Cheers :)
You ought to be on the core team without having to ask to be considered every time. I’ve spent some political capital defending you; I hope the person I alluded to takes it as constructive criticism. My respects.