Likewise, @azircon—it's funny how things can come together like that. And you're absolutely right: honesty is key in any meaningful discussion.
I’ve seen a lot of conversations around this topic lately—some more constructive than others. But when people are willing to listen and consider different perspectives, even tough discussions can lead to something positive.
At the end of the day, most of us want a sustainable Hive ecosystem. That means we need to keep calling out abuse—both intentional (which definitely needs to be stopped) and unintentional. And that's the tricky part: KE is just one metric, and like any metric, it just one piece of the puzzle.
For the intentional bad actors, there’s no room for them. For the unintentional ones, we should aim to educate. I put myself in that second group at one point—I listened, I learned, I adapted. These days, thanks to working with the data, I can see both sides more clearly. And that’s one of the great things about blockchain: the data is always there. Though we must always be cautious with how we interpret it.
Lastly, I want to give a shoutout to the others who are also digging into this data. It’s not always easy, and they don’t always get the appreciation they deserve. In fact, they often get hit with criticism. But their work matters. Just wanted to share my thoughts on that.