this is part of the reason I didn't come running over right away. I've seen this group which now has more control, not appreciate the community they said they were fighting for.
This doesn't apply to all of them as individuals, but it does apply to many of the decisions made as a collective.
I've seen some of those folks act in unappreciative ways. Some do only care about themselves and some even try to pretend they don't. Many people here are well aware of that. It's no secret. People don't have to be afraid of them either. You do not see this post getting censored; erased from the platform. What you do see is what a lot of people believe and if they really wanted to or needed to, they could turn up the volume.
It would be difficult for one bad apple to spoil the whole bunch, here.
It has proven to be quite easy for one bad apple to spoil the whole bunch over on Steem. Good luck attempting to offer constructive criticism over there. Even the steemworld guy got censored so now he knows not to step out of line. Penguinpablo's stats were censored; wiped from view. Those were only facts. Accounts have been frozen. One bad apple.
There are plenty of good people here. I have a strong feeling if the bad ones try to mess this up, they will lose everything faster than they found it.
Your concerns are valid. I'm well aware of the risk. I didn't exactly jump on the hype train. It took a lot for me to come here. And I didn't come with the patience I once had. Probably grew a few more important brain cells as well.
I appreciate your honesty.
Oh,I have no illusion that I am going to impact leadership.
I've decided to spend 12 weeks (now 10) to see how both platforms are going.
Hasty rage quits aren't my thing. I will make a choice hopefully when things are clearer and less emotional.
Yeah. I didn't rage quit, as that's not my thing either. Much of my work needs an authentic viewership. I guess this is a travelling circus now. LOL!
I'm also prone to being a product of my environment. It was quite toxic on Steem and there are things happening (I am watching) I don't agree with, at all. Combine that with my sometimes relentless outspoken ways and I just end up being what I don't want to be. I did a good job of staying quiet for a long time. I'd rather be over here trying to entertain these folks. Doing what I can be really good at. I'm not good at being frustrated.
My main focus is creating content and attracting the consumers. It's really no different than someone starting a Youtube channel. That's all I need. So there needs to be a future I'm working towards. The politics and stuff don't matter to me, unless the politicians are trying to take away my stage and the paying seats that surround it. There's not much of a genuine market for my product on Steem right now, and I could face "consequences" over something as simple as a piece of satire. I don't want a boss. It's clear to me where I need to be right now and if this doesn't work it's time to retire. I feel like I was fooled once, so we know who to blame if I get fooled twice.