Excellent thought. @g0nr0gue and I were just talking about this the other day.
I personally feel that the expectations of the community is the reason why. For example, if you post crap on Steemit you might just get flagged, ultimately resulting in a destroyed reputation. That would be the selfish reasoning. However, people having enough sense to be courteous of others, even if for selfish reasons, is a good thing if you ask me.
So even if it lacks in authenticity, it’s still good practice and rewiring for the brain. We need more of this type of behavior in the world.
incentives are equally as important as deterrents...
Can you please elaborate on what you mean by this?
As you've pointed out shit posting, plagiariazing and what have you almost always ends up in negative reactions and financial consequences to the people who partake of those activities.
That is equally as important of a consequence as the counter point, which would be if you dialogue with civility, bring originality, participate of communities you actually benefit financially.
Regardless of our personal concepts of profit, wealth and what have you. It's important for our psyche to feel that we are operating in our own benefit. Moving away from pain, and towards pleasure.
Hence, my somewhat cryptic remark.
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