Steemians….don’t be seduced by the Dark Side!

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My experience so far with Steemit has been a very positive one. That is, until recently when a spat between members went public. I was actually quite turned off by how the whole situation turned out and I felt it necessary to speak out.

First of all, if you have a beef, or an issue with someone, be respectful and keep it between you and that person. Let’s not turn Steemit into another Facebook or Twitter where negativity has taken center stage. There are very few posts on Facebook that don’t turn into flame wars.

Let’s not belittle.

Let’s not bully.

Let’s not shame.

Let’s not be the other guys.

Source: St. Peters Primary School, UK

I have seen so much and have learnt so much on Steemit that it truly has a unique feel. I have engaged in great conversations with other members both in comments in the chat rooms. I have not had one negative experience with another member.

People support, encourage and RESPECT each other.

Look, I am not saying that everyone needs to like each other because let’s face it, we are human and we won’t all be best friends. But we can RESPECT each other. Posing threats, posting private chat conversations and then subsequently attempting to gain support from other members to demean and publicly shame another member is childish.

If you disagree with someone, engage in constructive conversation. And no, “You’re an idiot” or “That was the dumbest thing I’ve read” are not constructive. Those comments serve one purpose: To incite a negative follow up reaction and then it’s FLAME ON!!

There is a much simpler and respectful solution. Unfollow and don’t upvote their posts anymore. Simple as that. Much less effort involved as well!

So please, let’s be respectful and enjoy what we have in Steemit. A very diverse, interesting and creative community. Steemians, we aren’t the other guys so let’s not turn to the Dark Side.

Please upvote and follow! #steemsquad #minnowsunite