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I don't think people show decline payout. I think it should be used toward someone or something thing. The only time it should be decline is if it isn't your own work, but then you shouldn't be posting it either.

i am talking specifically about whales. sometimes i see them decline if its something to do with a benefit. however i think whale posts attract a huge proportion of the common vote because many people vote on their votes for a chance to get part of the huge payout instead of using it to vote on minnows who deserve it. and whales usually generate enough money on curating alone. i think declining payout is using it for something, because its throwing the money back in the pool so that others can benefit from it. I think more whales should do this if they dont have the time/energy to create projects that benefit others. its a valid alternative.

I see your point, I forget that by declining payout the reward pool is higher. I just see so many projects needing funding that if the whales donated their post earnings it would could help another minnow or project. I would love to see a fundraising project where members could apply for support. Let me ask you Torico, if you were given a large delegation or several thousand SBD to use as you see fit, what would you do with it?