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RE: And @charlieshrem is a top witness out of nowhere
Why is it pathetic? They are looking out for the long term growth of the site. Which will only benefit all of us. Having a voice and face like Shrem involved can only help...
Is that what being a witness is all about? If you ask those who have been around for a while they would tell you no, witness are witnesses because they provide reliable block signing. Has Charlie proven that? No. He actually had all of those votes before his server even signed its first block. THAT is what's pathetic about this whole situation.
Will Steemit.com as a whole be better off or worse off in the long run having Charlie as a witness? I think it can only be good as far as promoting the site geos...
The purpose of a witness is to guarantee the integrity of the Steemit Platform. Not to be cool or promote it. Just by being on Steemit and making thousands a post is is being cool and promoting Steemit. Being a witness is a totally different thing.
The other major issue is that someone can be witness without any community support or even notice. Just out of nowhere, BAM he's in. That seems opposite of what the witness protocol ought to be.
I'm new with the witness thing, are you still running? I looked in the list and didn't see you.
But if you are you've got my vote, I just need to know what you want me to put in the box.
There is a sea change coming and I'd like you guys who care most about the platform to be part of it.