Bernie I have a question, what are the other witnesses doing anyway?? Everyone is delegating their votes to either bitbots or some person who uses it to self upvote themselves.. As per my knowledge, @roelandp is helping some minnows to grow.. But like u said, let's ignore that.. He puts all his time n efforts to organise steemfest, which according to u is 'cash grab'.. So again, no point arguing.. Only if u knew the amount of hard work a person puts in..

@roelandp according to me has always tried to get ppl from different communities together under one roof every year.. N has successfully pulled off two great events..

Yes, I do agree that off late he hasn't been active.. Doesn't mean he disrespects steemit or the community.. Just because people have all the time in the world to sit and peek into what others are earning and question what they do out of it, doesn't mean the other has to sit and answer.. I feel @roelandp has been doing a great job for steemit and building it.. And hence will always support him..