While you're right and i can't really refute your points, I'll say that while this crap is occurring here on steemit (because we're all humans and bring our humanity everywhere we go), there is ALSO a whole lot of incredible people, projects , relationships and dynamics here on Steemit that are a profound contradiction to our hierarchical world.
Oh I agree, trust me, I know there are a lot of great things (and people) on here, that's why I am here. :)
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