RE: Friday the 13th | You just got shat by the Grumpy Cat
So, now, the question is, since you're there, at, near, or past the tipping point, what are you going to do about it.
We all know what big SP can do. You weren't the first plankton/redfish to ever get hit, and you won't be the last. And in reality, you're coming out of this a heck of a lot better than many others, who've had their reputation rank demolished, meaning their ability to do anything on this platform, if they wanted to or not, is basically ruined.
It's not fair. You didn't do anything wrong—you even complied with the grumpy rule. Kudos to sneaky-ninja for not kowtowing to the cat. I read your post, and I upvoted it and I commented on it. I don't upvote if I don't think it's worthy of my upvote.
Here's how I see it.
Regardless of how you're feeling right now, or in the coming hours and days, there are people here on Steemit that need you. They need your experiences, your perspectives, your ability to communicate, and they need your caring and giving disposition.
It's good to step back and evaluate why you're really here and what STEEM really means to you. But, like your sister, you're a fighter, so you won't go down without one. In this case, fighting will be standing up for you, others, the principles of the platform, and whatever else you want to throw in.
The reality is, high SP trumps low SP. It's like that in the real world, so why should it be any different here?
I don't drink, but maybe I'll join you virtually with a nice cool glass of water, or lemonade. I think we've got some of that still. :)
Thanks Glen and I really appreciate the number of people that messaged me and told me that I am no shit poster that deserves this and I should continue posting and being an engagers in the community.
I plan to do that. There are a lot of assholes in the platform but there are a lot of people who are doing good as well.
If I leave I would be forgetting all those nice people.
Good to hear. It's sad and stupid that things are the way they are, but now, you can be around for the rest of us when we flagged for no reason, or some other senseless random act takes place. You can be there to talk us down. I think that's part of what needs to happen, too, because this place can get our goat at any given moment and for virtually any reason.
True enough Glen and I am more appreciative of the different people here that are still trying their best amidst all the crap because they believe in the good of their fellow man.
There's a lot that this platform can offer if people choose to use it. It will be the future if people learn not to take advantage of it. Even if it's not the future, it can at least serve as the catalyst for it. There's way more at stake here than just earning some STEEM.
The eventual decentralization of everything is a tall order, but that's the ultimate promise of STEEM, and any other monetary system that wants to follow suit. Freedom, without borders or boundaries, to transact goods, services, what have you, as you see fit, in a stable currency.
It's a ways off, but it is a big reason why I am still here, along with all of you all, your desires for a better life, and whatever personal dreams I can carve out in the process. :)