Exactly right. It's about having the right information so that we can all make informed decisions about who we want to support. This is the exact opposite of someone flagging your post so that it isn't as visible, simply because they don't like that you're providing that information.
And yes - there is plenty of value in information gathering and presentation.
Frankly, I think if it get's down voted anymore it should be put on twitter or facebook.
@dantheman just gave it an up vote. :) That's a nice thing. I am sure he can appreciate the effort that @ats-david put into this. The activities of these people ARE their right to vote. Yet it does give a negative impression on steemit. So making the rest of us aware so we can start voting accordingly, and deciding whom we do and do not for witnesses be a more informed thing is a nice thing. Keep up the good work, is all I can say. Keep it informative, but POSITIVE and we're all golden!
I am very impressed and I feel a sense of.... This actually might work! Due to @ned and @dantheman choosing to vote this up. I know it must have been hard, but in the end they are only protecting their own investments. They have more to lose than any of us. I feel proud.
I don't think it was hard for them at all. I think they're annoyed and are happy to see that someone has gone to the trouble they don't have time to do.