@ned is always under the spotlight and will be criticized by some people no matter what he does. He is in a position where he must balance his own life, the Steemit organization, and every wild expectation the public might have. Ironically, this is largely due to the huge success that Steemit has become.
Speaking for myself, from my little corner of Steemit, I want to thank @ned for developing a great platform and continuing to drive improvements and innovations. Don't let any of this banter distract you from your mission.