I also predict that if the platform really matures these more or less technical and cultural issues will take up less and less bandwidth as people really settle into "doing".
That's a good point that I'm in agreement with. Guess I'm just ready for that day now. From day 1 of joining I've been "doing" more than debating and it's the main reason, I've been on the sidelines of these debates. I'm just too busy building and engaging in communities that have interests other than talking about Steemit all the time. As interesting as the platform is, I think it appeals to people who are already on it, not the people we one day hope to reach and invite to join us.
Also the irony is not lost on me of arguing about an argument for less arguing
Hahahaha! It's not lost on me either. It is the first time I've said anything about the issue and I guess I am just ready to move on and talk about other things. People have been getting pretty mean to each other while defending their positions and I feel it reflects poorly on the platform as a whole.
One of the things I like about Steemit is people are generally nicer to each other here than on other platforms. It's a bit more like how people really interact in the real world. But seeing people lose their civility over certain discussions saddens me. Enough is enough. Like you said, we should get on with the business of "doing".
Agreed, but always tempered by the need for at least some to discuss the platform problems of the day. I do like it better when things "just work" but on a big (hopefully soon to be massive) ecosystem like Steem nothing works for everyone all the time, and that will always spur debate.
As they say, Steem on!