Here is what I think
I mean no disrespect whatsoever to you @whatsup; but, you've been on the Steemit platform long enough to know that no one seems to care about what anyone 'thinks'.
You pretty much made the case for the truth. While reading I couldn't help but think about the person in a going nowhere relationship, intent on amping up the 'giving all they've got' to make things work.
May I suggest you not lose an ounce of sleep, EVER, about something that you don't own?(In essence, we own nothing. It all belongs to God.) May I suggest that you limit your use of the STEEM economy to the degree of which it fulfills your inherent goal for being on the platform, and how it legitimately benefits your bottom line?
After all, that seems to be the protocol. There's a who--------le lot of 'work' going on behind the scenes, including hefty Power Downs, severely impacting the STEEM 'value'; even promises of the much-touted 2018 SMTs arriving in 2019.
I suggest you live your life. Leave the 'major' changes to the people getting paid big dollars to do so, and in the meantime, keep doing you. After all, life is tooooooooooooooo short for conversations about how to make something better, without affect. I assure you; those 'saavy' enough to develop this platform, are certainly two, maybe 100 steps ahead of any suggestions you rack your precious time trying to resolve...for free, I might add.
Lastly, I remain a fan of Steemit because nothing's come along better which allows the blog, and tosses a few coins in the tip jar for investing.
Best regards.
Peace.
Dude.... Seriously, @whatsup is too nice to say it. So I'll just do it for her. Know who you're talking to. Take a look at her earnings, her wallet, her comments, and her followers. Go watch what she does all day long, every day, for over 2 years. See who she supports, what she writes about, and how she crafts her content.
KNOW WHO YOU ARE TALKING TO.
When you are earning $10 - $30 per post when STEEM is worth ONE DOLLAR and voting is at an all time low, and you have 5,500 followers during the worst time of the year, and you've got relationships with all of the top witnesses on the platform, and know almost everyone on here by name, THEN you can tell @whatsup what you think she should do with her time.
When you've talked at length with top developers on and off this blockchain, and seen what they're doing to make this place so great, and how much time they are putting into their products, and how much money they earn doing so, and what growth THEY see behind the stats, then you can share your opinion on what you think the problem is.
Until then, I think it might be best to absorb and listen. Not that I have any strong opinions on the matter. I'm sure you have good ideas. I just think...well, I think it might be best to just listen sometimes.
;+)!...Got it...
However, as noted to @whatsup, I offered my concerns about her 'losing sleep'. Clearly, she is a change agent, which is why I followed her the first time I read her work a while ago, learning that she built her rank to 70 organically.
That said, I know who I'm talking to...a human being just like you and me. Satan would love nothing more than to rob her of her health worrying about something that is what it is. If the CEO doesn't solicit his concerns about the platform's condition, then I don't think we should either. After all, he knows what he's doing... right?
Btw, @whatsup's 'being too nice' really equates to knowing which battles to fight. I sense that she gleaned my concerns for her personal regard more than imposing on her 'energy' for making the platform the best it can be. Sometimes, in the spirit of genuine regard, friends 'hold up the mirror' so the other can see things more clearly.
Peace.
I think you are right on many things, but I also think I do feel some ownership.
Never underestimate our ability to influence.
However, you make some great points, but nobody is going to build this thing if we don't.
is this a whale’s second acct? LOL the only time ive seen a fatty dolphin respondg like this is to Bernie or someone on the same plain. either way ive heard the same argument that newbs are what make things happen yet ive also seen that those who stick it out do make gains. ive seen a few marketers, programmers, and professional bloggers not do too bad .... so is it time to leave steemit ?
I've been here a while @whatsup; and, not to be negative; but, (hold 5 seconds), I've observed more than a few things that make it clear that Steemit is about newcomers. Realistically, the goal doesn't appear at this time, to grow anything. It's just a meeting spot for the community. The only thing I observe growing is the number of newbs showing up, long enough to know it's not really a get-rich-quick plan.
That said, there are a few organic success stories; but, if we had to stare the numbers squarely in the eye most of the wealth is out-of-pocket investing. I could go on; but, I think you know where I'm going ;+).
Peace.
if you are bernie “say no to flags,” if youre haijin thank you for first supporting me when i got in this platform. LOL if you are a diff whale, maybe spread the “love coin” to those showing the effort ... just an idea. :)
just an idea. :)
Respectfully, @eaglespirit, you may have noticed that no one 'at the top' is asking for ideas; and, at this point, the thought of offering free ideas seems nonsensical...lol!!!
Best regards.
Peace.
ok, just checking. lol
some do make suggestions like bernie and others by example. most often i see them all helping each other if theyre not flagging each other LOL
either way, they came in together and seem to support one another, which is understandable. they earned their place. i dont “hate” that aspect of it all and if it means us lil minnows have to work a little harder then so be it. better to stay positive and productive are my thoughts on all this. focus on own acct moving up and helping others. its what appears to work. new blogger, minnow talking here. best wishes to you, eagle spirit
Yep, kind of the whale formula; but, totally not my concern...lol.
Yes, two very key qualities to a peaceful life!
Looking at your rank, your formula seems to be quite effective! Great job!
Best regards.
Peace.
yes its kept me out of the drama, no kissing up just genuine respect for honest ppl on the platform. never got a handout and worked hard for it. :)
may you have the same outcome.
best,
eagle spirit