I might well deserve to be told, "RTFM". I come here as a man drowning in the surf, crying out desperately for help. You are not catching me in my best form. I know that I have many faults, but in this desperate moment, I do not have the capacity to put on my best suit and sit down with you for a polite chat over tea.
Continuing the metaphore, there is such a drowning man in the surf at three crowded beaches. At the first beach, someone on shore yells, "Look! He is drowning! Let's help him!", and many quickly spring into action, some calling the life guards, others grabbing objects that will float and running to him, jumping into the water to reach him before he goes under.
At the second beach, someone yells, "Look! He's drowning! Twenty dollars that he dies!" and many people place bets and enjoy the spectacle, hoping that they will see someone die that day.
At the third beach, no one hears the man's desperate cries.
Which beach metaphore fits the people here at steemit?
only time will give you that answer. there are many speculations and there are still rules. such as the thumbnail argument you had with someone. this platform is what you make of it, if you are looking to fight you may get one. however if you wish to create and encourage then you will find that too.
you make that choice. after all this is a blogging platform, created to encourage writers. writers with original content. personally IMO the entire world is crying out and can any one help, yes but the person must listen and work along with that help. if the person keep wallowing in self pity that helps no one, especially the crier. peace
So, which beach do you want this platform to be, @eaglespirit? Do you want to find humanity here while contributing your own humanity (beach #1)? Or, do you want this platform to become beach #2, where everyone pretends to be loving people giving unconditionally of themselves in sacred relationships, but who in reality are all vote whores, participating in social intercourse, not out of any love, but for money or other personal gain?
BTW, please dispense with the condescension. I am still waiting for you, or anyone, to respond intelligently to my original point with a reasonable counterpoint.