I feel I owe it to the community to inform you all that earlier this afternoon I tendered my resignation to Steemit. I am currently exhausted and want to take some time to rest before I say anything further.
An Update...
5 years ago in #steemit by vandeberg (65)
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So, you know there's a steem proposal system right? This chain is ready to support you.
I'm ready to vote anytime!
exactly this. #decentralization
Yes, we could but let us deal with the decentralization issue first.
Can't they just throw SPS out of the box considering witnesses can change the core code of blockchain?
Feeling depressed on the hostile takeover news.
Or Justin could just vote the return proposal to the top. SPS is held hostage same as the witness spots...
Exactly my concern... Make no mistake, steemit.com is now a centralized platform.
If they want to they could have voted on their own "proposals"
Waiting to see how the #STEEM community as a whole reacts to this development...
@sankysanket18 : Waiting to see how the #STEEM community as a whole reacts to this development...
Most likely with a hard-fork, creating 2 chains (let's call them SteemItTron & SteemClassic).
One of them will have the dApps, the community(ies), the best front ends, and hopefully the 4 StInc folks who've resigned so far.
The other one will have Justin Sun and the "steemit.com" URL.
As if Tron won't vote there too if this happens. 0 logic.
💔 we are here for you
yes
Thank you for all the work you've done Michael. The amount of effort you've put into this blockchain has not gone unnoticed. You were instrumental to this community.
I really hope to see you around -- there's so many cool things we can all build and do together.
But take a break for now. I'm sure you need it.
Now you make me cry. Bastard. 🤣
I found it fitting....
It is
My respect to you!
Thankyou for everything you've done for this chain. I'm sorry things turned out the way they did. I'm sure your talents will be appreciated elsewhere
Take all the time you need to get some rest, you certainly deserve it!!
But when you're recovered, please take into account this might not be the end, but rather a crossroads. There's a lot of work ahead and your knowledge and skills will be invaluable.
Exactly
The original steem chain will support you 100% whatever the name of it will be. Exciting times are ahead of us and we will be stronger than ever sooner than expected!
Does that mean we are forking like Weku did?
You're far too good for Steem, as it is now. Thank you for the work you put into it before Ned sold it off to the worst buyer he could find for the lowest price.
I genuinely wish you the best. Sounded like Dan Larimer wanted to hire you, if you're interested in another shit show!
No wonder...
Relevant people starting to leave is not a good sign. I hope you can still be involved somehow in whatever will emerge of this mess. Your skills and insights are highly appreciated.
We feel you bro! It must've been a tough decision. Thank you for all the amazing work over these years and all of your contributions to this community, platform and project as a whole. You've been an invaluable part of this platform and we wouldn't have been able to get this far without you.
Many feel the same way you do. Get clear, and thanks for everything so far!
The Steem community stands behind you. /Salute
Very sad to hear you quit, I don't have enough words to praise your awesome contributions for STEEM. On the other hand, I understand the shitstorm that Ned unleashed on us maybe hard for you to cope with (if that's one of the other reasons for resigning). Rest well and hope to see you back on your feet and strong.
Sorry to hear this @vandeberg . You will always have my support. I hope you get a chance to breathe and gather your thoughts.
🖤
Thank you for all the things you have done visibly and in the background. It was a pleasure having you on this chain don't let it get you down you are a brilliant mind and don't deserve such a shitshow.
Thanks for all the work done in the past few years! Please enjoy our rest!
Take your time. This must have been really rough. For now, just know that there are so many of us that are incredibly grateful for what you have built for us to enjoy the past few years, and many of us are also excited of the opportunity to build whatever is yet to come.
Much respect.
I was hoping to see this from you and your peers. My condolences to seeing much of your project wielded in a way that I imagine is largely the antithesis to what you desired.
Thanks for everything. I truly mean that.
And fuck this day. This day can go fuck itself.
I wish I had the funds to start up my own company and hire you. Shit. Thanks for all that you've done for Steem, rest well, and I hope this isn't the last we see from you. I feel like Steem has lost its heart by losing someone like you. Take care.
ESSSS PEEEE ESSSS
(SPS)?
🙏 Respect.
I respect you even more now man.
You were the developer carrying the chain the past little while. An Ally to the non-commie STEEM chain and you're a hell of a dude.
Whatever your next move is, may you find luck and prosperity in it.
Thanks for everything you did man...
Thanks for your work over the years and I hope that your resignation from Steemit Inc leads you into your place in the Steem community.
You are one of the brilliant minds I have known here. I have no doubt many top companies will be happy to have you in their team. Wish you all the best!
@vandeberg, Take good rest and come back to Steem On brother. Thank you so much for all your contributions and efforts towards the development of Steem. My good wishes are with you and stay blessed.
Dang, this really sucks but I honestly fully understand your decision! The last days/weeks must have been quite hard and stressful for you.
Thank you for all the hard work you have done for the Steem blockchain and its community. I really hope we will be able to meet again.
I will you all the best and enjoy a well-deserved rest.
thanks for all the work
It was fun whilst it lasted, and it was a great pleasure meeting and working with you.
God bless and thanks for everything you did, my respect and thoughts will always be with you. You made Steem a place of wonder for me and I will never forget it.
Take care!
I wished you would stay because I think STEEM needs you ... but of course I respect your decision. All the best for your future!
Edit: and yes, I hope leaving Steemit doesn't mean to leave STEEM ...
Sorry to hear.
Thanks for your contributions to the platform, they were invaluable.
good luck, there may be a new job waiting for you on steemclassic :-)
Thanks for all you've done, best wishes for whatever the future brings.
Thanks for letting us now but I feel it already.
Much respect, Vandeberg!
I respect you even more now man.
You were the developer carrying the chain the past little while. An Ally to the non-commie STEEM chain and you're a hell of a dude.
Whatever your next move is, may you find luck and prosperity in it.
Thanks for everything. Especially what you taught me during the smt testing period.
Take all the time you need, and I hope we'll see you again.
So long pathetic losers...
Enjoy in your creation
Sorry it came to this, look forward to hearing of future endeavors.
Thank you very much for all your work and efforts that you've invested in Steem platform. Very much appreciated.
Please, take some rest, gather your thoughts and then continue with the #steemcommunity holding your back :)
!BEER
Thank you for your extraordinary work on the Steem blockchain! And for not standing with those who attacked us. Respect!
Thank you @vandeberg couldn't imagine you continuing working for them under circumstances.
wow, this is in fact a surprising news. probably I'm the first one to see this. thanks for letting us know.
While we had some disagreement on github, I enjoyed the communication with you. Good luck with your next journey.
ps. this also reminds me of your recent comment on github about my very old idea about continuous undelegation. Thanks for your belated but very nice comment. Bless you!
Wishing you every success in future endevours.
All the steemit devs that have been transparent and made their faces and efforts on the steem blockchain public community. Our respect,sympathy and love will accompany all of you in this hard times. 💓♥️💓