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Thanks! It's a shame we have so many spammers and plagiarists here nowadays trying to get rich quick through unethical behavior. I think the attitude we see as we flag abuse here on Steemit is a far worse reflection on society than the changes in literary taste in the library.

Yes, it is somewhat concerning that people are willing to do what they do the moment "rules" are out the window.

There will always be people who want to break the rules. I still prefer decentralized systems though, because central rulemakers invariably become abusive. Grassroots moderation here on Steemit has problems, but I do what I can to raise awareness.