We also had a similar discussion when I was relatively new on steemit and your words really helped me.
You are real and one of the only top level witnesses that are accessible.
iamstan03/18/2018
well flagging is voilent to me
lukestokes03/18/2018
it's all there, and can be viewed with a click of a button
using or involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something.
you can misuse words if you want, but those who use them correctly will disagree with you
flagging is not violence.
iamstan03/18/2018
ok
I wont argue with you
lukestokes03/18/2018
Sounds like flagging causes emotional reactions in you. Okay. That's not violence.
You're pointing fingers all around. My suggestion would be to look inward and see what buttons you have that you allow others to press.
if we all improve ourselves, the world improves.
I won't defend the shitty actions of others
but also won't play the victim
I cant even believe I said those words to you and you were quite patient with me LOL
Thanks Again!
Wow, bringing it back 7 months ago. :)
Yes! And sounds similar to your post doesn't it? Hahahaha
Glad you haven't changed but we have grown a lot since we came on this platform. I think you're a big part of our growth. Thanks a bunch.
On a side note, I just realized. That if we can educate the new comers early on about the need for reverse curation (negative curation and flagging and downvote seem like trigger words hehehe), then maybe we can make progress faster.
It's the promise of rewards that makes many come here and try earning - so short term gains is in the forefront of many minds. If there was some way to reach them first before they dive in the deep end before learning to swim. Then maybe we can minimize abuse before it happens.
You have a great thread going on here...
Educate newcomers to invest some fiat and powerup, don't tell them they started a race to just break even. Explain to them, that self-votes are frowned upon, and that they need to vote for good content and flag bad content.
Their fiat powered up into steempower = rewards-pool
lol, why is everyone running from the steem blockchain like the plaque!!!