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RE: Suggestions on how we could improve Steem: Topic:Blacklists, blacklisting
Several great points @akiroq
I wonder if you could find a way to reach with your message anyone who has any real power on steem.
There was a complete lack of accountability
That's partly the problem with mindset of people on blockchain. Lack of responsibility for actions taken.
All those 4 members involved with Blacklists are quite well known for their rude behaviours. I also had unfortunate "pleasure" to deal with most of them.
Yours, Piotr
I am hoping for change. I'm looking for solutions. I think there must be a better way. Ethics, transparency, and accountability would be a good start. IMO appeals, if necessary, should take place on the blockchain(not offsite), in this way everyone would have the opportunity to witness/have access to what is going on. I am willing to bet that the majority of users have no idea of how blacklists/appeals were being handled.
The other major issue I had was that the ordinary user had little to no say. I gave my constructive criticism directly to them. I was not left with the impression that it was welcomed, or that it would be taken into consideration. I don't believe that this speaks to decentralization. It gives a few people a lot of power. The users of a blockchain should have power/say in its own governance. I know people will say we can do that with our votes, but with large stake holders (which still exist in the ecosystem) small users have very very little say. Not to mention witness voting schemes. Against that we have no chance. A lot of things need to change. But the good news is that things can change. Things can be better.