For what it is worth, from a "minnow," I am replying to you @pharesim in this post (not sure of a better way to "reach out") to let you know I have both begun to follow you (not a problem!) and cast one of my 30 votes for you as Witness (a little uneasy about that, simply due to not fully understanding it yet ...) .
Very specifically, my first (time) Witness vote.
Why? I don't "know you from Adam," nor do you "know" me. New to participating in our Steem Community, it has come to my attention, however, that you are upvoting my posts. That means something to me obviously or I wouldn't take my time (which I value highly) to write this (which, as a "minnow" the "profit" from the investment of that time isn't of value to me ...).
Now, I can't tell if that means you actually read my posts, but it shows a "personal touch" from you (unless I am deceived and it is one of these %^&*&^^%%$ bots ...). Since I have invested the time to try and write something worth reading in my posts (and comments), in doing my small part to build our Steem Community, that matters.
Pretty simple. Straight up. Letting you know.
I'll close saying I've read a lot of what is "in here" in the commentary and clearly a lot of "passion" amongst the writers discussing matters "high over the head" of most of us. From my limited understanding, not "knowing" any of the personalities involved, I support your philosophy written down here for us all to see.
As time permits, I can assure you I will work to understand this vital topic of Witnesses better. And, therefore, may have more to say in the future.
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