Hey @simplifylife, unfortunately think I may have caught it. Had a fever last night but, after about 16 hrs of sleep, seemed to be somewhat stable.

Thanks for pointing it out about being one of the OG Sun detractors. I don't exactly see HIVE as the salvation as many who have spearheaded that had exhibited somewhat questionable ethics not to mention a lackadaisical or centralized approach to moderation.

I mean we created a community empowerment platform that rewards abuse fighters on the chain. It isn't just limited to a few players but any honest Steemian that want to pick up their flag (or downvote) to fight against the hordes of token manipulators. Unfortunately, at least one of those in the leadership structure of the new order has shown an aptitude for abuse which we lacked the capability to address.

It's just the way it is. Don't want to say it's all of them but certainly are a few they turn a blind eye. Had SFR the capability to contend w reprisal. We would have NEVER allowed that.

Would venture to say perhaps that is why those inner circles would not give us the power needed for top to bottom cleanup. At present, I am assured they will behave but I will be waiting for the abuse to present itself as they would be naive to think SC would deal with all of it as much is out of scope.

We'll see how this pans out but am definately still seeking to create a new platform... not just a fork. Have plenty of ideas but big issue is securing the trademark.