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That would suck because everyone and they mama would be spamming and it would take away from its organic feeling

This network can't remain stagnant with a small number of people, because it would die down, and it won't because of its nature. It will only take a bit longer if there's no referral system for this platform to be filled with worthless crap anyway, if that's what people want. The masses always win.

WHAT DID HE SAY ABOUT MY MAMA?

I think there is this called https://steemit.com/~witnesses which is meant to do something. Not sure what it is yet.