I did read the entire piece and I was glad for it. I've been looking through the posts of several writers regarding this latest development at Steemit because I'm a newbie. I've stepped away from my blah-gging endeavors the last few years most because finding an audience who really wanted to read outside the boxes of ad driven crap was difficult.
I think I've found that audience here. It remains to be seen! Never the less, I'm willing to stick around because I care about READERS, not Money.
Don't misunderstand me, I like money, but I enjoy gentle readers more.
As you said in your wrap up: "Open critique should be possible within an open society."
I do hope you stick around. I've followed and intend to keep reading.
Thank you!
It's 5000 words, quotes included, so that you for taking the time! It is important to be able to critique openly. Sometimes I feel like posts about Steemit are kind of like a senate / parliamentary debates.
I'm with you on the money front. As @lukestokes challenged us to do, it's worth looking at what your focus is here and whether it's realistic.
Thanks for the follow, good luck on Steemit! 🙂