Well now there is never a dull moment here on the steem blockchain. I was here on steem yesterday enjoying the calm only to log on this evening to a very big storm.
So we have a soft fork restricting the ability of a few accounts making transactions that could be harmful to the block. I fully understand the reason behind all of this and I dont envy the choices witnesses have had to deliberate over.
I commend everyone defending the block. I also commend those that did not implement the software change. Standing true to what you believe even if it's not what the crowd are doing can be hard.
However what I am disapointed in is the level of toxicity I have witnessed on different social platforms from members of the steem community. Wow. We are a passionate bunch indeed.
The messages I have been getting from other social platforms goes something like this
"Its our f**king blockchain, go back to your own"
Well listen up, its everyone's blockchain. It's not yours, it's not mine, and as it's just been proven, it's not Justin suns either.
Let's be the blockchain everyone is welcome too. Facts are, the more of us that are using the block, the more valuable it can become. Let others be toxic, just dont reply. They will run out of shit to say after a while.
Anyway it's been a bit of a Holy Cow month on steem. Buyouts, communities, cross posting and a soft fork. The months not over yet, and we have an extra day, thank god for leap years. More time for madness.
Touche. Exactly what I've been thinking. I am currently in Operation Ostrich.
The bullying, nastiness and, as you say, toxicity, is just so unnecessary.
Be well, Paula.
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ha :) Not a bad approach to take - we need people who are just getting on with what they do :)
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Why thank you, kind sir. You're one of the few who thinks so!
Happy (or should I say, I hope you have a titillating) Tuesday!
I'm just going to get on with it. No point in getting distracted. Onward March.
And I am glad I'm not a witness amymore
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A lot happens in one day on Steem at the minute! When are you and Asher firing up the witness again?! Was a really tough decision for witnesses I imagine.
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lol Im so glad I am not a witness, and it is best for the blockchain too because I don't have the time needed. It's not like running a bitcoin mining rig, there is actual governance and involvement needed. hats off to the current witnesses for doing what they have to do :-)
I do respect how much they do - at times it must feel like a 24/7 job! Life goes on hold when the chain stops (rarely) and they have to get it going again. Tough tough decisions for them this week!
Let us be the change we wanna see!
Thank you for spreading peace as best you can, you'll never win with people but let's die trying ok?
We need more peace between chains. There are so many good people here and a small few make us look like thugs
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