What Do You Think?

Oh that's right.. You can't tell me.

BTW, this is actually @futuremind, posting with my non-posting account because I don't have the ability to post with my main account.

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Does this seem a little harsh? It is, and it doesn't reflect a full picture of what's going on, but this is how many Steemian's feel right now, and that is exactly why I posted it.

While the HF20 may ultimately solve solutions at the technical level, it doesn't seem to add anything to the user experience, and is it not the "average user" that builds the populous in a social network?. (I know it's still equilibrating, or "syncing/updating") but the average user doesn't know, or understand this. Why, because the system needs more than a fork to fix things. The Steem blockchain needs a full blown economic overhaul.

There are plenty of people voicing their opinions about development, and I think this is great, but this isn't the first time there was an uproar, and generally, people seem to forget previous issues once things are back to normal. Is this what we want for Steemit, increasing complexities, lack of communication, questionable developments, and reruns of denial of service for account operations?

I mean, really take a minute to digest that, and ask yourself if this isn't complete bullshit.

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HF20: Why STEEM software development process is broken and why to fix it NOW!
@develcuy

Don't forget to be gentle...
@meno

Hard Fork Up The...
@rok-sivante

Hard Fork 20 Meme Contest
@stellabelle

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I could sit here linking posts until the cows come home, but you get the picture.

I remember when I first signed up for Steemit. How long ago?

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I really didn't have a clue what was going on, (beneath the surface), and no one that signs up is going to get a conceptual understanding for quite a while, because it's complicated AF for most people. I try to explain it to individuals who are interested in Steemit, and they get very confused, smart people, and I am a great explainer, I know I am..

So when I first started posting, my blogs looked like crap, and I just floated around commenting, posting, and having a great time, until I hit my first bandwidth restriction.

I remember panicking because I felt like I had made the greatest post in the world. (I think it was about Joe Rogan, so of course it was an awesome post) I didn't have the slightest clue what to do. So I went looking for help.

I happened to meet @fyrstikken at this time, and he graciously delegated me around 300 Steem Power for a short while, to help me build my account to a sufficiently "independent" level, where I wouldn't need a delegation to ensure bandwidth allotment. I remember how awesome that felt, and thinking that the Steem blockchain needs more stake holders like him. I'll never forget that, so thank you fyrstikken.

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Why am I talking about all of this?

Because really, even though it was a really nice thing for him to do, no one should need a delegation for account operations. That is my opinion, and it will not change. This system was never branded as a "pay to play" kind of place, but in some respects, it is. I would like to see this change, not modifications that increase the need for larger stake. We will effectively work ourselves in reverse with this type of thinking.

Since this system only seems to gain a steeper learning curve, I think we need to start setting some standards for ourselves. I LOVE the technical side of the blockchain, but I am not naive enough to think facebook users will migrate to a platform where they need to learn economics, technical jargon, and manage various "mana/RC recharges." People want to post and go, and if they make money, press a cash out button. This to me, is a common sense concept, yet we push towards complexity.

Why is a simple invention such as a "fork" such an essential household item? Because it's a simple tool, with a simple function, that simply makes life easier. I find the comparison to a blockchain fork to be quite diametrical, and of course there is nothing simple about blockchain, but what the hell, I digress.

So what kind of standards do we need to set. Well first, we need to radically accept that things aren't going to get simpler around here, so now we have a duty and a responsibility to understand what is going on. We need to state, and be clear as to what we want, and concise with our decisions.

For me it's as simple as this. I have worked my ass off on the blockchain, and I have invested some of my own money, yet now, I am given an error when trying to post, that I may need to buy some Steem power? I don't think so, I really don't. I have purchased enough, and worked hard enough to have my place here. So this is how things will work for me, I'll post this, and wait for everything to charge before transacting again. If my operations are limited to a point where I cannot blog the way I want to, I am powering down everything and leaving. If it sounds harsh, good. It's time people stop pussyfooting around and express how they feel.

I really hope my words resonate with the community, and if they don't, flag me. That's what it's for, but I'm frustrated guys, I love the Steem blockchain, and I want a better experience for us all.

That's pretty much all I have to say. I know this was off the cusp, and rantish but I needed to get it off my chest.

Much love Steemian's

@futuremind

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