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RE: What's Wrong With You, Steemit.com? An Open Letter To My Internet Love

in #community7 years ago

Absolutely love this! It's about time more of the users who have been around for longer and have more power on the platform begin to point these issues out. As you pointed out, steemit.com needs to be fixed for many reasons that I will not repeat but I will say this. When the problem first began we were coming off of a surge in Steem price due to the announcement of SMTs. A small correction was expected but we have now given it all back and we finally just broke threw a resitance line at around $1USD that had been holding strong for quite some time. The price of Steem, I believe, is taking a beating as people are beginning to lose faith. It's so sad to me as I have even had to pull back.
In crypto, there is a major opportunity cost as when one invests in something, there are plenty of other investments one could make with other benefits. I don't have much in the platform, but I can not continue to see the investment tank and keep it in when there is about to be a run on alts following the bitcoin hardfork. As the power down takes time, I hope we do have some sort of a run so I at least can recoup what I out in and swing it into a couple other investments.
This is not me quitting, it's me taking some of my assets out and stepping back until the site is again reliable. Something I immediately fell in love with, it pains me to see these problems a few the lack of action to address them, to the point I have no other choice but to step back for awhile.
Hopefully those with more clout will be listened to and there ideas for correction acted upon. Thanks for bringing this to light and to a much bigger audience than many of us could have. I have resteemed to my followers as well. Thanks again and I hope the future is still as bright as I once thought it was.

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Wow, thanks for your comment which could be easily an article on its own. Great read!
There is this saying that 'The biggest expense is opportunity cost'. That may especially apply to the crypto world. By copying these magazine publications I wanted to point out the fact that many interesting people might be looking on the site right now and that it's a pitty that we cannot present ourselves from the very best angle right now. I think the timing for these updates hasn't been very smart.

Anyways, as in every good working company (especially in open corporations) stakeholders should be well informed. The HQ is facing some serious issues? Well then let us know. Keeping people in suspense is never a good idea, especially when they've invested a considerable amount of money into the business (or as you said are potential new investors).

Again thanks for your time and valuable thoughts! I will try to follow you if the site allows it.