On the STEEM vs. Steemit question, this post may help: STEEM Is NOT Steemit. STEEM Is More Valuable Than Steemit.
As for leaning left, you might enjoy these posts:
- Does the World Need a Universal Basic Income? Could Steem Power It?
- Outside the Tribal Meme Space: UBI for Non-Socialists
- How to Improve the World
When it comes to cryptocurrency, the commitments made to investors about the supply is one of the single most important promises made. When a token violates that trust, it can hurt the community for many years. It's certainly not something anyone who understands the economics involved should seriously consider without very, VERY careful thought. Even then, I have trouble thinking of a situation where it would be justified unless it avoids some type of systemic risk which could destroy everyone's value.
Thanks for taking the time to ask these questions and follow up in discussion on them -- I appreciate it, have found it very informative, and have given you a vote for witness because of it.
I've seen a couple UBI posts floating around -- thanks for sharing these other ones. I'll definitely give them a read.
Thank you for your support. :)