So I'm not really sure who I should be replying to? @crypto.piotr sent me 0.002 STEEM to come and make a comment on this post so it would be ungrateful not to. :-)
I've had a quick scan through both the original post and 'some' of the 105 replies. All I can think to do is throw in a few thoughts of my own for which I apologise in advance if "That's already been said!"
- 1. I've said for years "Nobody truly understands FREEDOM" most people want freedom but with strings attached which, if you think about it, is not freedom.
- 2. Censorship: I think any action that's taken to silence, intimidate or discourage someone is a form of censorship especially in a textural environment such as this.
- 3. Bullying: You could also argue that Censorship is a form of bullying. I have to hold my hand up and admit that there are a fair few individuals on Steem who I'd like to see flagged down to oblivion mainly due to either their (imo) puerile output or pure cynical, self-serving content designed to Fleece as much as possible out of the community. Sadly, that view is, in fact, bullying which actually makes me ashamed. There are many forms of bullying some use their power, some use their so-called 'standing within the community' and some use their intellect.
- 4. Moderators: I've seen a fair few calls for some sort of Policing on Steem. From what I understand, it would be almost impossible to enforce due to the way (Supposedly) Blockchain works. I'm not a big fan of Moderators tbh. I've known a few over the years who have turned out to be less than shall we say Moderating in their judgements. "Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?"
- 5. Crypto & Blockchain: I see a lot of people orgasming over these two technologies I also see lots of wild claims being made. Crypto and Blockchain have only been around for 10 Years and estimates range from around 7 million users out of a world population of around 8 Billion. Until such time as financial institutes start throwing themselves fully behind it, I doubt whether it will be mainstream even in my lifetime. "Why?" I hear you ask. Because until banks or governments can find ways to control it they'll never allow it to be anything more than a niche usage, just look at how governments are currently engaged in finding ways to control the Internet. Do you really think they're going to allow Crypto to be unregulated?
Hey well thought out and published comment there @dickturpin. I see and respect your insights. yes this whole topic of freedom of expression is monumental and so multi-sided that we can never expect to sum it up in a way that will please everyone. It wouldn't even feel free any more.
And there will always be a need for watchers to guard the guards. in ancient cultures you had the scholars and advisers already, but they are also corruptible.
To be sure about crypto, I agree it will take a lot to really see it become a big player in the global financial markets. It is a very small portion still. I'm ever hopeful, though as stoic as you.
Dear @dickturpin
It's hard to say something which wasn't already been said :) Thanks for sharing your view on discussed topic.
It surely will be regulated. I think most people involved in this industry want that to happen. I surely do.
Thank you for accepting my invitation (memo) and dropping by. I appreciate your comment.
Have a great upcoming week :)
Piotr