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RE: 'Is Steemit Becoming a Welfare State'- Addressing the Heart of the Issue EDITED (Including an original song by my amazing brother that poses a question-a challenge-to us all)
Welfare comes from the state. Paying for it is compulsory.
The minnow support project is an example of anarchy in action. It's voluntary opt in participation by both the givers and the receivers(of which I'm both).
I felt that way when it was first put forth, I really thought it was a good thing, a way to give people a lift. And actually, we do all pay for it in the long run if it ends up tanking the price of steem- vote buying in general I'm talking about, not just minnow booster. If it's cheaper just to rent it, how do we get people to invest? And what I've seen as a result of it is what causes me to compare it to welfare. Not everyone I'm sure, but a whole lot of people are suddenly entitled. And not putting forth any effort, as in not spending a lot of time being the audience for others that they would spend if they couldn't count on several dollars just being given every time. Look, if minnowboosters was the only service out there, it wouldn't be like that. But there are a ton of them now, as a result of it unfortunately. And it's becoming more and more of a negative thing.
Not to mention that it's no longer a matter of whether content is any good.
So true - I just saw a total bullshit post with 17 upvotes that made $8 - but apart from the tool who posted it the other 16 votes were all bots! (no I don't mean my last post)
I really want to see the end of all bots, and make this a place were we can only vote for a post if we have been on that page for at least 30 seconds, doing stuff like reading and thinking.
Because I don't want to hang out with a bunch of bots...
Whew, I'm exhausted. Didn't want to leave you hanging though ;) Yeah, this crap really isn't good for the platform, my hubby examined it, he's really good at seeing ahead, and there are numerous factors that make the vote buying a bad scene for us. What sucks is that a couple guys who have done a lot of good here, who still do, are wrapped up in one of them. They were the beginners of it really, but they had a different idea in mind. It seems they are in a bit of a conundrum now.
Don't ever worry about leaving me hanging! - I live in a whole different timezone anyway but this can't possibly be a time for you to be on Steemit.
I'd really like to read about all this, but I guess there are certain names that cannot be mentioned on Steemit for fear of death...
PS - I think I just had some loving American style - check out this reply...LOL...
"New Zealand. . Your whole country is 1/4 the size of the city i live in . . .i'm done conversing with you regarding mass population issues"
https://steemit.com/health/@barrydutton/fluoride-and-other-toxins-in-your-municipal-water-supplies-are-poisoning-you-they-re-full-of-cancerous-neurotoxins-and-crap-here
Ugh, I got a whole hour of sleep before being woken by my daughter who needed a ride home from work- this was supposed to be Howie's night to pick her up but he's snoring away.
I don't know if I can handle going on that man's blog. Is it that man who gave you a hard time, or someone else? Sorry, but that man might be my least favorite in all of steemit. con artist jerk.
But what did you mean don't mention for fear of death? In my post? I mention no names. I do mention a particular vote buying structure, but I also happen to promote two of the ones who started it as witnesses, which is a conundrum. Except they're really good dudes. I don't know how they ended up a part of it. Basically, I'm against buying upvotes because I think it will negatively impact the price of steem in the long run, and it's already negatively impacting the platform in other ways. But that doesn't mean I dislike anyone who is a part of it.
And if you are talking about a certain one that most people are afraid of, well he isn't a vote buying fan either actually. And he and I don't have any problems, never have.
It's one am here by the way, which isn't actually that late for me normally. Just had little sleep last night and a long day.
The comment was from someone else - "that man" actually did a really good post!
I do mean a whale - not the loud shouty one but a very quite one with a few very subtle connections. I meant you probably won't be able to post your husbands findings.
Okay, now you're going to have to drop this name in chat or I'm going to lose sleep over it!