the problem is that this was never supposed to actually be a blog chain but rather a mutual aid chain where people can upvote what they want based on the value they believe they will receive.

Since consensus was given to a man with no vision this is where we stand on the first use for MAS.

self upvoting is not the problem. the problem is that noone should be able to downvote without potential consequences.

remember if i didnt have stake...i'd basically be unable to build anything because ned and other whales have seen to it to scare the shit out of anyone who might upvote me.

And where would that lead us other than dissempowering people like me who actually work to get things done? :/