Decentralization is Like True Freedom
I have long believed that freedom is both good, and bad.
Without trying to be too long, freedom is amazing in that it gives people the ability to speak out, to grow, to choose, to understand themselves and give themselves meaning.
People should be able to do what they believe is right for them.
Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
The problem is, in a completely free environment where anybody can do what they want, it also leads to people doing things to the detriment of others. We have seen it through out history, those with the mind, power and freedom to do so, will always take advantage of those smaller.
This is why laws exist, anarchy cannot be true freedom because those with the most power and the opportunity/lack of morals will always take other's freedoms away. The saying, "freedom isn't free," comes to mind. You could never have true freedom, so you have to settle for a non freedom that is as close as possible.
True Freedom
True Freedom to me would be the ability to do whatever you want without a specific law telling you no. For instance, in an anarchist society with absolutely no law, anybody could theoretically kill anyone. You may have to deal with their angry friends or family, but no law was stopping you.
You could attack a whole town and plunder it, steal their money. You could even beat the crap out of people trying to speak out against the abuse. With no repercussions accept maybe for a few people that see it as morally wrong and want to stop it.
Steemit Decentralization is like True Freedom
@Haejin can come into town whenever he wants, take as much money as he can carry, beat the crap out of anybody that says no, and leave.
Nothing is stopping him, the community is to scared cause they don't want to get beat up (destroying rep), have their families destroyed (communities destroyed), or their livelihood's destroyed, (canceling rewards).
@Haejin is the wild west cowboy that comes into town and uses guns to demand to get everything from the community regardless if you like it or not. His guns are his flags. And he is taking 4.7% of the towns winter stock of food that is suppose to feed 100,000 people. (Probably someday counting in the millions for active users)
My proof is the fact that I have spent a lot of time researching into specific connections between people.
I have many other posts and they were all flagged by Haejin. Not only this, but Haejin would specifically flag any comment I make just to hurt my reputation.
Haejin, the big bad cow boy, didn't want me talking about the fact that he is stealing large portions of the food that feeds the community here on Steem. And he is refusing to take less rewards although he WAS making almost 5.2 million a year, or that if he worked a 60 hour work week, would be making $1666 per/hour.
60 * 52 = 3,120
5,200,000/3,120 = 1,666
Past 14 days, most flagged person by Haejin
I am not even the most flagged person ever by Haejin, and you will be surprised to know it isn't even @berniesanders. It is another account like mine, had a higher level then my account, but joined the same month that I did.
I do not believe this account even spoke out like I have against @Haejin and Haejin just beat him into the ground as much as he could. This is not a one time thing. This is a pattern of abuse, not just on the reward pool, but in a way that is abusive to make people shut up and learn there place.
This is just my take from personal experience. It could just be that emotions were running high, but honestly, a little ridiculous.
-BiasNarrative
I think this has been one of the best ways to explain this situation so far. I think most people thought it was a dick measuring contest without giving it a fair look.... but it is ANYTHING but that. I don't know how much clearer you can make the whole situation.. At this point with all the holes appearing in the boat, seems like something very drastic is going to have to happen before enough people open their eyes... and hopefully we all aren't at the bottom of the ocean by the time that happens..
You are right. and what can we do . I talked to a few ppl about helping you. I do think that you have a right to tell the truth. This shit keeps happening n its bs. Turning off quality posters. Its bad fir steemit and certainly bad for steem. @aggroed can you see this?
Keep in mind though that Steemit is governed. There are many rules including the rules for reputation which currently work against you.
True, but these rules would be equivalent to aging, or eating food or drinking water.
Some rules will always apply, but for the most part you can do whatever you want. You can't break physics though.
Reputation has nothing to do with physics. In Steemit, your reputation is, by rule, more affected by haejin and rancho than the 600 people that follow you. That is not anarchy.
Sure, I knew my rep would get destroyed if I spoke out against him and flagged him. We also know that the strong can beat down those who are not as strong, like he is doing here.
Anarchy allows him to abuse his power like he is. Nothing else. My reputation being lowered could be like my life haha.
But your actual reputation is positively affected as perceived by others. In Reality which is not bound by the rule that says a single individual with a large stake can affect your reputation more than many others with lower stake. It is a rule within the code for Steemit which sets those exact parameters for that to happen.
If the code weren't there, you would have no "reputation" score at all.
Really sad this is happening to you. 55 reputation last week and now you're down to 43. I'm at 55 and I would terrible if mine went down like yours.
Thanks for fighting this fight of which it seems like we're the losers here. I'll do my part in flagging. I wish you the best man.
@biasnarrative...flaging a bad thing... i felt sad about the flagged of your post ...dont worry bro we alwasy with you..keep going on..do hard work to what you loose from last days.. i always support you...
We should not battle each other flags, but we support each other @biasnarrative
Flagging is like payback or or a sign of hatred
Depends on the type of flagging. It can also be with a disagreement of... well... anything. Even something that has nothing to do with the author or their content.