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RE: Growth and pollution on Steem
I downvoted for the first time since HF21 yesterday using a couple of votes to target obvious pool rapers...Felt a little weird but I warmed up pretty quick. I read something today on Asher's post about it and saw a comment from someone who is afraid to downvote for fear of reprisals...Interesting how bully tactics work on a person...Even just the threat, or perceived threat of it.
Can we stop using the word rapers please. Rape is sexual violence, usually against women. This is anti-social behaviour.
lol, idiot sjw detected.
Heh, thank you 😊
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/rape
The use of the word rape in reference to something other than of a sexual nature is legitimate. Rape also means to damage or destroy something by using it in an unsuitable way as described in the link above. This is not anti-social behaviour although it is your prerogative to see it that way.
You are correct in the use of the word as you describe, however it also means other things and used in the correct context is legitimate use of the english language.
Rape is also a plant which is where canola oil is derived.
It is your right to take the line that it is only reserved to the use you put it however it is clearly a word with multiple meanings and uses like many in the english language.
Calling my usage of the word in relation to the reward pool anti-social is simply untrue and as I do not refer to it in a sexual manner its use it warranted, on my blog or in comments. Of course, your perception will be your reality.
Thanks for your comment.
I was talking about the behaviour you were referring to as anti-social.
Yes, it's despicable isn't it? Brings the whole platform down. Still, the recent HF may have an effect.
My apology for misconstruing your comment initially. I read that part of it differently that intended, obviously.
I have to agree with @galenkp on this one as the first time I ever heard the word was in relation to the mining of resources in Papua New Guinea, well before I knew what it meant in other contexts.
I tihnk that for the most part, the reprisals on legit DVs will be minimal and if it is on the Trending content, almost no existent due to the volume of DVs. "revenge" on the small downvoters will be useless when large downvoters continue unabated.
I went to the Adelaide steem meetup tonight...Some interesting perspectives there. Will chat about it on the weekend.