I think the title on this is wrong. Dan is brilliant and we owe him a tremendous amount of gratitude for what he has built here. That said, this negative offset voting proposal sucks and I do not support it at all. It just sets up a pissing contest and would anger a lot of key people who are trying very hard right now to help distribute Steem to the people who need it and can help this platform most: deserving, unrewarded posters who are creating great content for the front page of Steemit.
I agree. While he does have great influence this platform/community exists largely because of him. I think everyone on here likes this community and we owe him a lot of respect and gratitude for that.
I my self LOVE Steemit and feel it is REVOLUTIONARY. Regardless of if I agree with everything or want something to change all in all this is awesome and I respect and am grateful to Dan for all he has done to make it a reality!
Thanks for your comment and vote of confidence while also still expressing your concerns.
Ultimately this is the best that can be done and you are doing it!