The copyright infringement going on is the main thing that worries me. That could destroy Steemit. What's even more concerning is that Steemit Inc doesn't seem to be concerned, or they don't know that it's happening to the extent that it is. I dont think it's an unsurmountable problem, but even small problems become big when you ignore them.
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Thank you @harshallele, both for your up-vote as well as your pertinent comment. :c)
Yes - I refer to Napster for a reason. People thought that Napster was too popular for the music industry to destroy - and all that remains of its legacy are a few odd references like this one - and other copy-cats that invariably get shut down.
I too think that the issue is surmountable - and may require an intermediate layer before data is committed to blockchain. In this way data can be screened for copyright-infringing materials pre-commitment - and thus retaining the integrity of the blockchain.
Of course - as with many things - its not that simple - and I am sure that the Steemit devs have at least spared thought to the matter.
Thank you again. :c)
The devs just don't seem to be interested in keeping the community up-to-date with what they are doing. Regular communication can keep the community confident that there is someone that is steering this ship. Otherwise people just start questioning if the people at the top are committed to the goal.
Ah...
Well the next best thing would be to direct our questions towards the witnesses of Steemit then. I would imagine that the Witnesses have a little more communication going on with the developers.
In truth I don't think that regular communication is necessary during fair-weather days. Being a little 'hands-off' can make for a more leisurely, organic experience.
However things change when one is heading into treacherous waters with rocky outcrops and an unsettling mist as day transitions to night, lightning forking down from clouds looming upon the horizon...
OK I may have overdid that description... but you get my meaning. /;cP
One way to draw their attention is to spread this post wide enough through resteems. Of course - approaching them directly about it may suffice.
Thanks again @harshallele. ^_^