Exactly, Unklebonehead. I've watched steem/hive improve since day 1 in 2016 and I have seen people put up complaint posts here and there that get some attention, but there is a lot more to address here than just removing the DV button (Blurt, Whaleshares, et al).
I have 12 issues listed, all of which if tweaked could probably help Hive immensely. I love Hive and want it to succeed, not just because I have invested in it and launched apps on it, but because I genuinely still believe that it is the best chain for social media in existence... at the moment.
"But they are too afraid to voice their opinions for fear of down votes" - exactly, 100%. Imo, many users, even brand new users get treated like dirt here and that is why they leave...
Help someone to feel welcomed and loved and they will not only stay, but will become FREE marketers for Hive.
If you enjoy "force" then by all means please continue voting for your leader, I'm sure he cares deeply for your welfare. /sarc
"Screaming? Crying? Complaining?" Yeah guys, I thought up 12 complaints. The Hive active userbase is not growing. If you do not want to see Hive grow, then leave. Sell me your Hive on the way out. I however,try to help out and put forth ideas, and effort, as the post states. I can't see how I could "force" anything on anyone here, nor would I want to. This is about sharing your ideas for helping Hive...