Well done @clayboyn. Some are saying ballsy move. Not at all, it shows your integrity and dedication to the platform which you clearly. Anyone should be able to address concerns like this openly and honestly. Isn't that was this community is about?
I am truly hoping @ned responds. Not as a means of 'having to explain himself' None of us should have to do that, but to answer some of the questions you have. It is never good when the view of the top people are one thing and the view from the bottom is different.
I absolutely agree about transparency and integrity being one of the key issues in the community. If not there would be no need for steemcleaners and the like.
Thank you for sharing your view