RE: SteemFest²: Bridging the Gap Between Perception and Reality
Excellent post Luke. It was great meeting you at steemfest and being part of some of the discussions you had with @andrarchy and others. I'm looking very much forward to being part of this discussion which I know we've not finished at steemfest but rather just begun.
The simple truth to me is that the steemit team are absolutely right in what they think and what they do internally, but that's precicely why we're right in thinking that some very simple communication is so important. When you're right and doing it well, let people know, or they will assume the worst (Especially in a game where FUD exist to the degree that it does and where so many other Blockchain projects are far behind on actual developments).
Grateful for the work that you do, at least I found a new witness to vote for at steemfest.
See you next year.
Thanks so much, @fredrikaa! I really enjoyed hanging out with you as well and the excellent questions you ask. It was an added bonus to catch you in the airport and enjoy a meal together. :)
Yes, it is a bit frustrating to see such a gap between what they are doing and what is perceived, especially when it seems the gap could be easily closed with some focused attention on communication. Now that the perfect storm has passed and @andrarchy is settling into his role, maybe we'll see a lot more communication. I keep reminding myself, they are playing a long game and many of us are here interested in the value Steemit.com brings us on a daily basis. Keeping those expectations aligned is no easy task.