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In fact, unless and until Stinc sells, Goldman Sachs does not control Steem. Unlike Coinbase, which they do have a substantial interest in.

@krnl points out a very true conundrum: that Steem alone of the cryptos presently, is demonstrably not owned by banksters - unless @ned is a bankster. I'm pretty sure he isn't, which makes me pretty sure Goldman Sachs isn't in control of Steem.

Unlike BTC, ETH, or the rest.

That would be a great reason for them to use every possible tool at their financial disposal to either destroy Steem, or coerce Stinc to sell. That we are here is a testament to the ability of people to resist banksters. We are proof that Goldman Sachs isn't God.

@ned is, personally. Dunno the guy, but IMHO it would be an act of supreme courage and principle to not sell out. I don't think he has, and could not say a better thing about another person, regardless of any other faults folks might reckon he has.

I count us fortunate that Goldman Sachs is probably not a substantial investor, as my grasp of their MO would predict disaster for their competition, which would include everyone not an investor in Goldman Sachs.

Yeah, I can see that as a possibility and potential outcome :/