I didn't even know Charlie was running. Much as I like and support the guy this seems to be really fast.
It might look better for the overall image of Steemit if the team members themselves don't vote for witnesses (except in emergencies) or else it just plays into the hands of the anti-Steemit brigade who will cry collusion and favouritism.
it's like a game of chess. dan and ned have more information than everyone else to know what is best for steemit, that's why steemit is in beta, so fast changes can get made just like that :)
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