KLYE Witness Update - 2017 / 01 / 28
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Hail Fellow STEEM Networkers. Hope all is going good in your neck of the woods!
This Week as STEEM Witness
Hit Top 19 Witness Rank! For About 25 Minutes..
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After the initial shock of hitting top 19 and then being blasted all the way down to the mid 20's I went searching for answers. Sadly the answer that I found was something I'd long suspected of going on but hadn't experienced first hand. My first top 19 spot was cut short over a matter of politics basically. I was voted out by another top 19 witness who was trying to preserve complexring's top 19 position which has since then failed, but was told it was not fault of my own. Despite being shaken by the way everything went down I don't hold any grudges and realize "it's just business" at the end of the day. Politics man.
I have, however, had my eyes opened wide to the potential of possible "collusion" (not the right word, but you get what I mean) or "good old boy" mentality within the top echelons of the STEEM witness community. Perhaps it is just a matter of politics and with many amazing and deserving witnesses out there perhaps it isn't just as easy as amassing witness votes. You must be a "chosen one" so to speak, natural rise by votes can and will be manipulated by those wishing to keep their own interests safe or whom see potential in the witness.
With that being said I believe complexring is a competent witness and I understand the reasoning behind my supports being pulled out from under me. I'll make top 19 again soon. :)
I managed to draw as close to reality as possible what happened below (in fun of course).
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Individuals capable of manipulating the witness order may in fact do so if it benefits them, the network or an allied party. Now don't take this as complaining please, it isn't. Simply my observation of what I only thought was rumor happening first hand to myself. The way the DPOS works is by weighted votes dictating who gets into these positions. There are maybe 20 accounts or so on the network that by their votes alone can hand pick the top 30. Most are held by Steemit Inc employees or early miner / witnesses of the network, some have completely unknown ownership.
Found a New Living Space
Admittedly my output on projects has not been optimal the past month. It's been a time of uncertainty and change for myself and moving into a less than optimal living environment certainly has had a toll on my psyche.
Once moved and set up (again) I'm hoping to be able to "get back into the groove" so to speak and get some much needed catch up work done on my projects. Once moved I'll be replacing my destroyed work-station which was held off all month due to the fact I knew I had to move again within the 1st week of moving in. I miss having a desk to work at.
Adjusted APR Rate Downwards to 4%
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Youll get there again buddy, and gratz on the new place.
Thanks Raymon! Hope to be settled in the next week or so.
Hahahaha! You're hilarious buddy! Congrats! All in all it's huge achievement!
I have my moments.. :P
I'm sorry to hear that you were bumped out. I know there was a lot of support out there for you, unfortunately not enough sp behind the support it seems. You're doing an amazing job, we appreciate you!
Wasn't so much a bump out as a choice to not allow me in the top 19 at this point by someone with the power to do so.
Gotcha. Worded it wrong. Sorry you weren't allowed to stay there then, I hope they change their position so you can reach your goal.
Great cartoon~!
Thank you sir. It sums up the whole thing well. lol
Such win! 8===D
lol. That may or may not been on purpose. :)
Damned sorry to hear about the top 19 witness spot being swiped. You've earned your way up the ranks and it seems like horseshit that that happened to you. The "Good Ol' Boys" are everywhere - unfortunately.
I'm really glad to hear that you've found a new place that hopefully doesn't smell like ass. Moving again! blah.
edited. Where's dickbutt when you need him? lol
All good Merej.. Just figuring out who is who for my next rally up to a top #19 spot.
I've got overwhelming community support.. Just need to get a few of the whale accounts intereste in voting for me and then I'll have a permanent position. :)