Except without transparency, we can't know who these 17 are, and what they stand for.
Who is actually holding the witnesses accountable?
I see some witnesses being voted in based on charisma, propaganda, misinformation and even dishonesty rather than on merit.
The level of apathy is concerning. It's like people don't know, and don't care to know, and certainly don't care to do anything about it.
I'd be happy to vote 17 "good" witnesses in. Who have a clear and unified vision. Who are professional. Who are willing to work together. Who know what they are doing. Who know what they need to do. Who have the skills, resources and know how to get what needs to be done, done.
But who are they? How can I know? I have had some real shit experiences here on Steem. I don't know who to trust anymore.
Man alive!
Maybe this is the wakeup call the community needs. Maybe they can finally get their ducks in a row?