For what it is worth @exyle, from a "minnow," I am following up on my commitment below to let you know I have now cast one of my 30 votes for you as Witness.
"Beyond that, while still new "in here," I have seen enough to make a decision on a significant next step. I am going to respond to your request for support in voting for you as a witness. A lot yet for me to learn about what exactly this all entails, but you have my commitment here that I will be supporting you with my vote."
OK, agreed, not exactly a "world record" follow-up / response time, but in the "real world" I take voting very seriously, given what it represents in "blood and treasure" in the history of my country ... I wanted, therefore, to be more clear as to what my vote represents. Still a long way to go in that, but here I am ...
Why have I followed through? From what I have read so far, there is a lot of "passion" amongst the various witnesses and witness “wannabes” discussing matters "high over the head" of most of us. From my limited understanding, not "knowing" any of the personalities involved, I support your philosophy written down for us all to see.
The toughest part? While “new in here,” I have a lot of experience in the “real world” with business and the all-important, fundamental issue of human nature. The key to me, therefore, is personal integrity. Very simple definition to me – “… do the actions match the words? …”
So ... How would I know? Where is the accountability? There is the heart of the problem for me. I simply do not know. What I am left with then, is simply taking a man at his word. Personal integrity …
I can only hope, until I learn of options for confirmation, that you have it @exyle! All the best to you, then, in your resolute support of all of our efforts to build our Steem Community.
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