Folks, we have a SteemBassador in a perilous situation.
The powers-that-be who are supposed to step in with assistance in these circumstances have done virtually nothing to make his situation better. He's still working his way up the official local hierarchy food-chain, seeking assistance, but time is working against him.
His resources have dwindled to nothing, which prompted him to draw me a clearer picture of his situation. It's serious and it could get worse very quickly.
Many of you have heard him speak of his accident... being hit by a car.
Did you know he went through the windshield?
Did you know he's disabled after being in great shape his whole life?
Did you know he can barely leave his house due to probable PTSD from the accident?
Did you know he was self-sufficient before this and, thus, hates asking for help?
Did you know he lives out his political views, even to his own detriment, to help others first?
Did you know people belittle his efforts to support himself, including on here?
Did you know that one of the few things that ticks me off is seeing someone kicked when they're down?
So, the feisty side of aunt-deb rears her head and challenges the community to do what you can for our fellow-Steemian.
Donations are, of course, most welcome to get him through the immediate future. I'll be sending something along, meager though it will be.
I'm hoping y'all will chip in a little something-something, too. We know it adds up.
Over and above that, however, I would love to see if there's anyone who could help navigate Canadian law, so he can negotiate a more permanent, stable situation. Recommendations for an advocate would be helpful, considering he's house bound and relying on the net for his communications.
Despite having tip addresses in his blog posts for a few months now - forced to do that by this situation - to put it bluntly, not much has come in. Just to make things easier for you, here are his keys so you don't even have to hunt them up.
Bitcoin (BTC) - 18J6RRuzX4V7b2CDbx7tWZYNBLkkGWsvWX
DASH - XgZvsvSZgPkNbmGbRhc3S1Pt2JAc7QHwiS
Monero (XMR) - d8ecb02c09f70ec10504b59b96bc1f488af28b05933893dfd1f55b113e23fbff
Ethereum (ETH) - 0x3Ad69Ff057C9533ca667B2d7E3E557F5eeFd4477
Ethereum Classic (ETC) - 0x5ab2b08d4ce8d454eb9d1ecc65c6d8b0c5f9784c
LiteCoin (LTC) - LKdsnvSXk9JW99EiNicFMGKc1FXiBo9tUE
Stratis (STRAT) - SNsJp6v1jXvKWy4XcXSXfNQ9zhSJJppJgv
Synereo (AMP) - 1KnrL6wFHaT4gjJ2YJ5f6WmKTDJNsaBS8s
Expanse (EXP) - 0x819b9cce8630ab638198eabfd7496786c20d629a
ZCash (ZEC) - t1aCPEYELkGaf3GtgGTiCEDo7XfPm4QEwmL
Thanks, everybody!
I urge you to upvote, resteem, tweet, etc. this post. All proceeds will be forwarded to my friend and crypto- coach / mentor:
@barrydutton
Upvote, ReSteem, 
THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT!Edited to fix lead pic. Thanks Pixabay!
You are too kind Deb.
Chk your email.
Many thanks sister.
Hope it helps, bud! Wish I could do more!
Thanks for being a friend.
I sent you a DM on twitter.
Received.... thanks Mere.
Upped and resteemed ! Best of luck to my fellow Canadian friend @barrydutton ! 🇨🇦 👍🇨🇦
Thanks KMac.
Thanks so much for the support, @karenmckersie!
Your welcome !👍
This has been flagged, by 2 of the biggest whales on here, and a third......and the post is a $6 or $7 post, to help a community member?
Seems pretty biased for a good cause, many of us have helped people doing posts like this for community members.
Seems obvious the bias must be against me for speaking out at times on here -- insert exhibit "A" - proving my point once again about some of the people and behaviours on here controlling things.
It's not personal @barrydutton. The whales are still doing that experiment. A few of my recent posts have been flagged as well. It is what it is until they change things up - hopefully in a near future HF.
have you seen some of the names and the stuff on here trending in the 50 and $130 range that makes it while a community minded post like this is flagged without care or worse, and buried?
That is my POV. And flagged with a HUGE 14 and 16% Downvote to bury it. I would be this upset no matter who this post was about.
That is NOT right considering some of who and what is allowed to get massive payouts on here, that I have paid attn to for WEEKS carefully.
Ridiculous. Facebook doesn't have a dislike button so why must there even be a downvote button here. If they don't like the post then just don't upvote...just my opinion... :(
They've got a bot on 'auto-pilot'. That's supposed to make it fair...
Look what was sent to me! -- Mentions @aunt-deb and myself... they made a commercial about this, for my situation and if Deb would have not done the post, likely no snowball effect from tiny @beanz and @sirlunchthehost here on @votu
https://steemit.com/votu/@sirlunchthehost/v-o-t-u-commercial-the-consensus-and-barrydutton-aunt-deb-shout-out
That's just about one of the coolest things I've ever seen... both the video AND the effort that it took to put it together! Wow. Just Wow!
So proud of the folks here.... y'all are the best!
Have you noticed all the posts written since y-day, at least for me -- are now showing all $0.00 payouts? It just happened in the last half hour.
This is why those group ideas would be great, people could earn together and then the group admin could increase the amount given to a particular member if they need a bit of a hand (and who doesn't need help in life sometimes?). Sorry couldn't do much, donated some Steem Power and SBD. I hope it helps in some way ;-)
Also, this isn't going to do a lot but sign up for Grantcoin. The amount you will receive at the end of April is, I believe, going to be about $4 USD but it's something extra you will get you don't have to think about. My link for Grantcoin is here: http://www.grantcoin.org/get-grantcoin/basic-income/?referral-code=s1lmkq797s
I use various crypto faucets so I'll run through them, let's get you sorted out ;-)
I am just getting caught up and had to work on a post today which took a lot of work.
Thanks for the help, it is appreciated.
You are welcome. I just hope we can all help to get you sorted and one day put you in a position where you have nothing to ever worry about ;-)
I have always helped others but watching what the state is doing to me, as a resident and activist calling them out for years, has been hard on me... all of this.
TY again my friend. I had to get my article researched and up so was late getting to replies with everything going on here.....
Excellent point and thanks so much for the assistance!
I have never heard of Grantcoin. Sounds interesting & will check it out. A steady, reliable flow would be ideal and every piece of the puzzle helps!
The founders of Grantcoin want to provide a Universal basic income. It can help people a little ;-)
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Oh wow @barrydutton you always seem so positive...I've seen how helpful you were to @mallorcaman when he needed help, so I am sure the wheel will now turn towards you. Resteeming for more exposure. Good luck to you sir!
Many thanks, @giantbear! The support is very welcome!
I've been fighting thru this for nearly 15 mths getting worse each month, I just have been trying to stay encouraged and encouraging to others here while trying to deal with this mess.
We will encourage all we can. Just don't give up...life is only life...this too will pass...shout if you need us!😘
See what I just wrote here about the flags on this post?
I saw and commented....
Thanks for the help, it is appreciated.
lol
At this stage it seems my boss does not like me...lol ....gosh I wish we could all start a proper online business on our own so we don't have to work for anyone. I am so negative and demotivated today ...I even cried....sometimes words can hurt more than anything else. More and more I realize that he is a complete idiot but I don't have a choice to work here....:(
I hate it when girls cry, it breaks my heart.
Well, I am pretty sure you are a girl but maybe not. LOL
Oh I am a girl😂 My name is Yvette.
(:
I am still Barry.
LOL
I am most saddened to read that... but many of us relate and understand where you are at. I am certainly sorry.
Perhaps his Bitcoin has taken a drop and he needs a hug????
Ha ha😁 most definitely!
Look what was sent to me! -- Mentions @aunt-deb and myself... they made a commercial about this, for my situation and if Deb would have not done the post, likely no snowball effect from tiny @beanz and @sirlunchthehost here on @votu
https://steemit.com/votu/@sirlunchthehost/v-o-t-u-commercial-the-consensus-and-barrydutton-aunt-deb-shout-out
Barry is one of the strongest supporters here on Steemit. He has earned respect and support back
Agreed! He basically was my intro to crypto and walked me through every step. For having the patience to do that, he deserves all the help in the world! Definitely a Steemit asset!
Thanks so much for the support! Much appreciated!
Thanks man.
I knew you were speaking about @barrydutton! I know the community can come together. I've got a post lined up but my next one after that will be dedicated to Barry.
Thanks, @merej99! You're always so good about supporting folks that need a hand. Much appreciation from both of us!
You are so good to us all Mama Mere.
(: Thanks again friend
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