Speaking your mind on a social platform should be free. There is none that I know of that charge you to make comments. Having said that...
I guess its for the greater good then that people DON'T USE the Steem blockchain then. Because its not about me, I have enough steem. Its the people that will never use it. I know I would've never paid a penny to use an elitist platform such as this when I first started. And if they decide to raise their fees again "to block more unwanted words from people they don't like", then I hope they don't come after people like me and you. But after all, there is only so much they can get from people that won't show up, so guess who's next to give to the greater good.
I know you didn't institute the policy and its not your choice. My words are not directed at you, but at the people in power that I see say those things all the time. They talk about the greater good, but they are basically saying that "they" will make more money and to hell with everyone else.
Thank you for your comment and I appreciate the discussion.