Is this something that scares people off? As in not saying what is in their mind at the time because of repercussions in the future?

I think this might be a big part of the problem.
Spinelessness often becomes a problem.

I don't tend not to suffer from it too much..lol
https://steemit.com/blog/@lucylin/are-memes-the-ultimate-truth-serum-my-view-on-kok