I am aware of Stinc's need for liquidity. The fact it is being attained is not proof of any wrongdoing - but I was unaware of this, and you are right, we can only know after the fact.
I shall be sad if I need to eat my words regarding @ned, but facts are facts. Thanks for paying attention I have not afforded to this matter.
You're right in that we may be able to see the actions but, for now, can merely impute the underlying reasons. I would also not go so far as to suggest there is any "wrongdoing"; if anything, Steem is potentially under-valued at these prices and needs a new group to steer the next phase of development. The 3-month power-down process also means this is all in slow-motion.