3rd comment LOL
HW is an entity that has a purpose. In my opinion, this purpose is a valuable service on Hive. Also in my opinion, they don't always have the best of intentions.
meh. people. world. all that.
live and let live. keep your nose clean. don't give ammo. be chill.
Having said that - oh my gosh. I have said the SAME thing as you. to so many people AFTER they are caught.
If they spent as much time just writing and engaging - which they are ACTUALLY pretty good at.... they would have made more in the long run, than this stupid shortcut that they took. And the shortcut always ruins their reputation, and hurts infinitely more in the long run.
But - temptation. it's a beeeyotch. and we ALL have those temptations. They find us, and they know our weaknesses - and God forbid we fall, in public humiliation.
Cuz that's the thing... we are all freaking human, and not one of us is above failing. The thing is - some of us have more public failings than others, and the ones who ride on high horses forget that it could be them next - and they should be a little more chill. LOL
respect goes a long way. and you never know when you're gonna need a little of that grace that you willingly and generously give - or selfishly hoard. But I guarantee - when that fall happens... we will all be wishing for that chance to go back and be a little kinder when we had the opportunity.
I'm not saying anyone should turn a blind eye. I'm saying we can all deal out the punishment/ consequences with a little respect for the human before you. Because no matter how much power we all think we have... there is always someone with more power that can deal with you JUST AS YOU DID to others.
(not you. that is the general "you". lol)