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once the abuse is institutionalized, it won't be abuse anymore? BEcause we can only assume that the same practices everyone is concerned about now (SG upvoting their own shitposts as payment for reading steemit) will continue.

Although I understand his point and yours, I disagree it isn't an issue right now. As, it is a creditability issue for SteemIt, and he is a Founder.

I would say it "appears" it is not a hands-off approach. Appearances matter.

I didn't burn him at the stake. ;)