From a total rookie. Witnesses.
Are they doing anything at all about these things? Or anything besides producing blocks etc.
I mean, are there any form of discussions, or upcoming solutions to fix certain problems even a blind man can see?
I do trust you and I know that your intentions are good Asher. I always knew that and that's why it was an easy decision to vote for you as a witness.
What I wonder is, if it is any real use of witnesses in these sort of situations? To me, and probably a bunch of other people, it seems like we're basically "on our own" no matter what happens on Steemit. I get that witnesses are producing blocks and they're doing this and that for the platform to work and all... But the behaviour. The system. The rewards.
Are the witnesses even involved at all?
We are on our own, or at least in the communities that we build and are a part of.
This behavior is 'not uncommon' in the Witness community. And I shall say no more, other than to check your W votes, and check their votes, and the accounts they vote on, and the accounts those accounts vote on :)
When all of this started, I imagined that it wouldn't drag on for long because we have people who are in a position of strength to bring any form of abuse to a halt. Sure, Rancho votes are pretty high, but he's like what? The 2xth most powerful account or something?. While some people are not all in for flagging, they also aren't there for these good contents too, and that includes witnesses, which is sad. If anything, they know a lot more about this whole thing than some of us do, and issues that question the future of this platform should be priority.
My idea of the people who should have done something if they wanted to? Sure. I thought witnesses, and then community minded Whales and minnows, and then the steemit Inc team.
So far, nothing. And I've learned to ignore. I won't stop finding and supporting good content though. That's not gonna happen.
Thanks Asher. It was basically the answer I was expecting, but I'm glad you answered. Now I know for real!
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feeling the same way as you stated in your comment. i see tons of this goongbon not only with one whale or dolphin or even plankton ... many are turning to greed and if its a true concern the Witnesses need to do something