I notice you continue to insinuate that some of these folks who have a grudge with some of you are somehow representative of Blurt. I know that you know better than this, as this would be the same as my saying that Berniesanders was representative of Steem and then Hive.
I'm not here to make this any kind of pissing match between myself and anyone, just to ask that it be kept in mind that there are many who found some of the abuses due to flag power unpalatable and chose to leave. I was one of them, despite never having major issues personally as far as being a target. For myself it was watching a lot of folks I did form connections with get targeted, and at that always from the same one abusive account.
I chose to leave quietly. No goodbye post. No rants. There are still many good folks here that I wish nothing but the best for.
But as many meltdowns as I've witnessed, and some of the trolling that often does go along with those meltdowns seeking to amplify the meltdown for the lulz do have consequences and unfortunately there are many who don't see that further engaging with that energy that one finds troubling is not a good use of time. Some feel that somehow continuing the engagement of hostility serves some purpose.
I've always counseled against that behavior, with mixed results (usually a rationalization on why continuing to troll the home team on their court is a winning strategy).
I can't speak for what took place between many of you and Dan or Drutter or many others. And frankly it doesn't concern me all that much, other than some who have been coming to Blurt are from my old circles so in that sense I'm happy to see them.
I personally never had any problems with you, and while not much of an art guy found your art of writing to be quite entertaining which I mentioned to you a few times. I do think at times you also troll some of those who you feel for whatever reason deserve it, which obviously has brought some return fire that hasn't been pleasant. At least this is how some of this looks to an impartial third party as myself.
Ultimately though it needs acknowledged that Dan and the others speak for themselves, not Blurt. In no way does the Blurt foundation encourage this, nor others such as myself. I see nothing wrong with discussing events one perceives as one where you are wronged, but there are times it goes to far.
I would ask that you look at some comments and posts to see that (as should have already been evident) that the writings and posts you and many others here take umbrage with are with certain folks, not Blurt as an organized chain seeking the destruction nor slander of Hive.
Here is a post I wrote more than a month ago on it in my bid to stop this ongoing war that continues.
Here is a comment from Blurt co-founder suggesting one should let go and not bring some kind of war mentality to Blurt.
https://blurt.blog/blurt/@megadrive/rbpk15
I've consistently advocated for the idea we are grown ups, and if something or some place is bothering us, then the best way forward is to stop engaging with or visiting what is bothering us. Here was another case almost a year ago now where I urged another who was conducting some kind of Don Quixote war here to just put it aside and come to Blurt. His constant posts (I find his humor appealing at times so still followed him despite not logging in) trying to win some unnecessary war (that couldn't even have a definition of what winning would consist of) drawing me to log in once again to seek to reason with him.
https://hive.blog/hive-150329/@practicalthought/qvhgp2
While I don't care for Hive as a structure, and believe that some things are more important than bending the knee to fit in I have no desire for there to be some needless war between the chains. I think Hive is good for Blurt, as I think in many ways those who see flaws with it will find Blurt potentially more palatable, and probably the reverse can be said as well. I wish many here well, and believe there is more than enough room for both chains and many others.
I believe that my standing at Blurt is one that is respected by many, and I've said time and again that there is simply no need to go to extremes in attacking. Especially if the attack seems ludicrous. I mention this to point out the conversation I had with Dan in the comment section of the post I linked to.
Sorry so long winded, but I always felt you were a reasonable person the few times I interacted with you years ago, if met with an approach of humbleness and thought. I would appreciate if you could keep your displeasure at the back and forth taking place between those doing the actual back and forth. It's not being pushed for by most of Blurt, nor the witnesses. Nor those like myself. To say
Building a social network upon a foundation of manipulation, like Blurt is doing, won't last. That makes it a cult.
is just as disingenuous as some of the comments you've been taking umbrage with, and which I personally called out as you can see from my post from over a month ago.
I probably won't be logging back in, but thought it might be worth a shot to put my thoughts on all of this here regardless of whether they take root or not. And for what it's worth, I do find Dan likable despite some of the exaggerations I've mentioned to him I saw and whatever happened here that caused all of this.
The funny thing about cult-ure is the crowd is usually against those others. You see it here with the shit talk about Blurt that began way before this structure from Dan began. Ironically it was approved by many here. Groups gonna do that group thing I guess.
https://blurt.blog/community/@world-travel-pro/rcufef
Explain yourself. Why would you spin what I said so far out of context and fuel the flames? It's not my fault you think I'm a troll or trying to start shit. Your response there is irrational and only contributes to the chaos and damage. What that looks like to me is you being an enabler.
There's a gentleman here clearly struggling with some issues. He's doing a lot of damage to himself, and Blurt, in Blurt's name. He stole my property. He lied. Insults me every time I try to talk it out, from day one. If you don't know the full history, don't be sitting here trying to give me lessons.
I'm glad I got your attention. There's no excuse for @world-travel-pro's behavior. Do something about it. I tried.
I didn't spin anything, and here is an example of how you've become a troll. You were the one who asked how one takes a video down on rumble in response to his posting it. The only purpose for you to post that about taking it down from a site that has nothing to do with either site nor personality involved at all was a clear troll, and not the actions of someone who is feigning worry over anothers mental health.
I tried reasoning with you (as I have him as evidenced in the post I linked to) on the off chance there might have been sincerity to your pretensions. Shaking the dust now, regardless if you decide to continue picking up the very weapons you feign to despise and continue pretending this ongoing thing is some concerted action by Blurt instead of some sick dynamic that somehow has so much magic to it that none of you can let it go and need to keep upping the absurd lengths you will go to.
It takes two or more to tangle, and you could always just let him be if you're so worried. But that wouldn't be fun and get the lulz I guess.
Context matters. Read the first line: "NOTE TO VIEWER: THE CORRUPT CENTRAL POWER ON HIVE WILL TRY TO SENSOR THIS INFORMATION"
https://peakd.com/hive/@world-travel-pro/must-see-interview-with-20-year-pfizer-executive-michael-yeadon-a-top-virologist-speaking-out-on-all-things-covid-19
See how that post is different than the one on Blurt? Funny how he left that part out hey.
The claim was bunk. It's impossible for someone on Hive to censor that information. It exists on Rumble, not Hive. Since he made the claim people on Hive would censor it, I simply asked how that would be possible. It's not possible. If it was, he'd have been able to explain. Instead you guys just play your mind games. At absolutely no point did I ever want to take that video down. It doesn't even exist on Hive and I'm not a censor, nor do I want to be.
And look. The post is still there.
Who's trolling who?
How bout: Get real.
Your behavior here is frustrating me. You're not even aware of the whole story, yet you'll sit there and try to spin it around on me, go on attack, working really hard to try to make me look bad. That's a waste of time. Ask questions rather than jumping to your conclusions.
I also note you still haven't addressed the absurd claims you keep making that he is some official spokesperson for Blurt. This will be my last response. I only came to point out you are denigrating Blurt because your butthurt at him and a few others.
There's the fucking marketing campaign. It's littered all over the fucking place. Those links lead to all kinds of bullshit, like I've tried to explain a million fucking ways to people who are fucking stupid and brainwashed. And look at that nice fancy banner. Wow you guys are so smart.
Solve your problem.
Then leave me the fuck alone.
Liars, manipulators, thieves; now I'll add cowards to that list. If there's actually anyone on Blurt of sound mind able to communicate, feel free to stop by and help sort this out.
I'm beyond sick of all your shit. My patience is wearing thin. And I'm not playing.
That would certainly help prove my case.