BEING WORRIED AND OPTIMISTIC at the same time - my personal view on TRON and STEEM situation
 | Within the next several days, I will celebrate my 2nd anniversary since I joined Steem/Steemit. So far it has been an amazing journey, along with some major hopes and disappointments. |
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INTRODUCTION
One thing I'm pretty sure is, the fact, that nothing ever brought as many emotions, anger and fear as recent Justin's and Ned's announcement. We've all learned that Justin Sun (representing TRON) bought STINC and this day will be surely remembered by many.
Since several users asked me recently about my own approach (curious how can entire situation impact @project.hope managed by me) - I decided to add my own 2 cents to this topic and share my own view - so those who collaborate with me would know what's my take on that issue.
So if you care about my opinion, then please continue reading. Otherwise close this post and do not bother.
ARE WE AN ASSET OR LIABILITY?
I've read a large number of posts and comments related to this discussion and generally speaking, it seems that the initial fear settled down a bit after AMA (Ask-Me-anything) with @Ned and @justinsunsteemit.
It seems too obvious to me, that Justin and his TEAM do not know YET what to do with the purchased product and it's community. And as much as we're wondering what to do next, they are probably wondering the same. We're making our own conclusions - and so are those people too.
It's important to acknowledge that during such a "fusion", things always change. And our community is being studied and judged as well. Justin and his team need to decide what will be their approach to our community. We may end up being viewed as valuable assets. Or as an unwanted liability.
And it does matter.
UNWANTED BEHAVIOURS
Our response will partly determine our own future. And comments like "You fool [Justin]. I don't need your fucking money." or "WE ARE YOUR WORST NIGHTMARE, JUSTIN!" are not the way to go. Weather we like it or not - such remarks are not going to help our community to survive or progress.
So to wrap it up: we may be valuable assets or nothing but a liability / unwanted problem that came as a part of the package. It's simple as that. Which one do we want to be?
SOME VOICES OF REASON
There are naturally people out there, who seem to share the similar business approach to this topic and @rentmoney in his recent publication pointed out a few things, out of which I would like to highlight one part:
And I fully support his words, hoping that more people will share this mature approach.
So let's stay focus and let's be prepared for the unclear future to reveal itself. However, at the same time let's try to be more open-minded and not so openly hostile. That's my personal intake.
TO SUMMARIZE
I will summarize it all in one sentence:
After watching interview with @exyle and @andrachy ( link to the video on 3speak here ) I DECIDED TO BE OPTIMISTIC.
Yours, Piotr
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Neither, we are the skeleton, the heart, the blood! Without us (community), STEEM could never exist. In some sense we are both, the balance and the ability do disagree and find solutions is what makes the balance right. Without it, STEEM is not STEEM.
This was in fact surprising to me. I was thinking it would be a LOT worse that it was to be honest. Nevertheless, we should all try to help. Be positive, bring the right attitude to the game, even if all you want is to "F... everyone, in defense of ...". Right things and symbiosis, will prevail.
This is real proof of the influence and role we all have on STEEM and how much each of us decisions can shape the future of blockchain technology. It might be super undervalued as many forecast, but it still has (in my view) a tremendous historical value of people wisdom's, skills and public recorded experiences.
Later in history these recorded proofs will have an huge impact on how the blockchain will evolve.
I've seen in the incognito mode your communication with the muted guy by @dcooperation . As an admin of the community, I think I have to right to mute anyone I want. I want to let you know @crypto.piotr since you tagged me and @juanmolina who replied to xplosive that the guy is spreading negativity in our community and under my posts and sometimes even the comments of my posts. I'm positive about steem and I don't need to see someone spreading negativity. I just don't have time for that. Especially when someone keep repeating the same again and again under each post. Take a look at his comments and you will see how he's spaming the same idea everywhere. Thanks for you attention.
Dear @clixmoney
Absolutely agree with you.Thank you for taking the time to share your reasons behind your action. I'm fully aware that you dislike me (we had some conflict in the past) - howeverI trully I appreciate your mature response.
Yours, Piotr
I don't dislike you, you are a great steemian and you are building a cool project in steem and you're very valuable to our steem community. I just don't like to to talk through the wallet. I think it's better to use comments for that.
If we don't like something from someone, it doesn't mean that we don't like the person. The same about xplosive, I don't know him in real life to like or dislike him. I'm just tired to see negative comments from him about steem. We are all having hard time in steem now and I prefer to put my energy in building instead of wasting it in such things.
I'm doing my best to build the community and to upvote dedicated steemians and to build the community and to motivate steemians and to promote steem in all other social media. I don't like to see complains that are repeated like a song. It disturbs.
I like to see people like you always building and working as a professional leader who leads the community to better future.
I think I even respect you just like so many steemians do.
I love your way of thinking.
Thanks.
Hi again @clixmoney
Thank you for your reply and for clearing the air. I fully understand that some people do not like to receive notifications via memo. However even now (with hives) it's the most efficient way of brining traffic to your publications.
I've noticed. And you're surely doing a great job.
ps.
Can I ask you for little favour? I joined contest called "Community of the week" with project I manage and I would be grateful if you could RESTEEM it and help me get some exposure and drop some encouraging comment :)
Link to my post: on steemit or on steempeak
Thanks :)
Yours, Piotr
Thanks for the clarification appreciated @clixmoney.
We share the same feeling towards our beloved platform.
I always stayed neutral in this little event with @xplosive.
Hives administrators have a great responsibility to maintain a healthy and toxic-free environment. I am sure you had reasons to justify this action.
This would be the explanation I was requesting @xplosive.
For my part: This chapter was closed.
Thank you for your very polite response, appreciated @clixmoney.
Dearest friend Piotr:
I loved this different approach that you have given to the situation.
So far we have only seen apocalyptic publications about the purchase / sale of Steemit. Then this vision that you have given him serves as a respite within so much tribulation.
I think that in addition to having acquired a valuable company, Sun also acquired a commitment to an invaluable human asset. The creative potential, together with the transnational human relationships that have developed during these years of history, are the driving force behind Steemit.
The nature of the human being is destructive, of hatred and resentment. Revanchist
Then within all this mass of people we will always find shit like this:
Source
Such people are the ones that discredit our beloved platform.
And like him there are many here.
That challenging attitude towards Sun that you have described is, to say the least, childish.
I have managed to clear my mind and turn away those dark visions about the future of steemit. Currently there is a lot of light in my eyes and especially, a lot "Hope."
Your friend, Juan
I'm with you on this post. His stake is his stake. We don't know enough yet to even make a rational decision and I don't think Justin does either. We need to see how this plays out and be ready to make changes as it does.
I'm glad to know that we're on the same page @niallon11
All I know is that if our community would become hostile towards largest stakeholder - then we may have a problem. Not to mention that noone ever would consider purchasing steemit if Justin will burn himself. So there is just no other way - just one road into unknown :)
ps. Would you mind sharing with me what's approach to corona virus in Ireland? Are people worried or not so much? back here (Poland) hardly anyone seem to care :/
Cheers
Piotr
Excelent, I share your point of view and your optimism
Gracias colega @vgalue :)
Hi again @vgalue
Can I ask you for little favour? I joined contest called "Community of the week" with project I manage and I would be grateful if you could RESTEEM it and help me get some exposure and drop some encouraging comment :)
Link to my post: on steemit or on steempeak
Thanks :)
Yours, Piotr
Hello friend @crypto.piotr.
I think it's the best we can do, whatever decision Justin and his team make, logically it will affect the ecosystem in a positive or negative way, worrying excessively or making hasty decisions doesn't help us at all.
Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for dropping by @fucho80 and for always being so supportive and responsive with your comments :)
Cheers, Piotr
Yeah! Let's be optimistic :D
Life is full of changes and Changes are good.
Thanks for dropping by @jadams2k18 and for always being so supportive and responsive with your comments :)
Cheers, Piotr
@crypto.piotr, I've shared my viewpoints in this Comment.
https://steemit.com/hive-175254/@chireerocks/re-cryptopiotr-2020219t171250472z
But i will say one thing over and over and that is, i am a Full Time Steemian and Steem is my second home 🏡 so i will fall with Steem or Rise with Steem. Stay blessed.
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I like your idea very much.
Thank you so much.
Thanks for sharing this link with me buddy.
Will check it out right away.
Yours, Piotr
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Great thoughts you shared here piotr. Like I've always said, this collaboration comes with a two-edged sword - the good and the bad. We have to be cautious especially with words. Nobody wants to lose an investment, whether Sun or steemians. We all have to look for a point of intersection of our interest where both parties will win. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for dropping by @uyobong. Indeed - it's a two-edged sword. Let's hope it will not cut our heads off :P
I don't have a precise opinion of what happened. At first I think I will use both platforms, then I will see.