I agree something needs to be done to bring Steem closer to decentralization. Currently it's simply modelled after America's non-Representative Republic where an Oligarch rules.

I need to see some viable concrete plans to move forward with before I cast any votes.

I like 1 user 1 vote that can be split up however the user wants. This vote needs to be equal for all users. Weighted stake voting for governance is not a representation of the platform.

A four week powerdown period seems to be the best time period for the platform, imo.

We need a better system in place so the community can veto a hardfork if we don't agree with the consensus. Being able to vote them out reactively isn't acceptable in my eyes.

Free downvotes need to be abolished. We do need downvotes to combat theft, but not to attack others with.

Exchanges should not operate by different rules than the community. The current situation shows that. They subverted the community and need to powerdown at the same pace we do. Starting at the current 13 weeks.

There's more, but I understand babysteps is how it works.

Witnesses, step up and start winning with ideas instead of letting your egos rule you.😀