Somehow whales' downvote policies and anti-abuse efforts always include a lot of personal bias towards content. So it ends up being used for censorship under the name of rightfulness.
Even though maybe setting out with the best intent, all those who raise the flag of anti-abuse eventually end up nuking accounts they disagree with. And so did you.
It is really complicated to get a perspective; I had the case with @pfunk, who (like you) is quite an important part of our eco-system, but then suddenly goes on a binge of hate & nuking an account he hates (and I found interesting). I am not getting into azicorn (or however you spell him), spaminator, gtg & all.....
I assume that you do have your victims too. Some small accounts that have nothing to defend themselves. So sorry, but here's a taste of your own medicine.
In my humble opinion, anti-abuse policies is one of the things doing the most damage to Hive; the 'good ones' are fucking it up.
Important footnote: I did not spend hours researching your voting behaviour; this is cumulative impression after 6 years on steem/hive.
Exactly Marky, thanks for proving my point with your downvote, which is in line with your personal bias about content.
I'll tell you right now your voice matters. Your views matter. I'm not taking a position on anything you've said. However, out of respect, your response here about the downvote is indicative of someone who has just been manipulated by this drama.
Reality dictates Marky was simply countering xeldal's votes. Is it a stupid reality for everyone else? Yes. Who's to blame? Both of them equally, nobody else, and especially not you or your views.
Don't let the drama fuck with you. Stay focused. Since you were duped into responding in that manner, that could discourage others from speaking their mind, and both of these people are to blame for that, equally, and not anyone else. They are one and united. It is their problem. Xeldal knew in advance you'd be downvoted.
The moment everyone rises above all this shit and sees it for what it truly is, is the moment the drama loses control over the minds of others. Once that's gone it's just two fish flopping around and everyone can focus and get back to their lives.
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He already said he counters all Xeldal vote.
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Did you even read his post? He explained why he's downvoting.
Jordan Peterson made that point very clear, moderated communication is always less valuable than free speech. All you want to do is adding personal filters agains information overflow and malicious actors.
Maybe he got that right.
I took personal exception to that Russian shill's bullshit after Russia's further invasion. He is a propagandist for belligerence. I have little tolerance for it.
others found him valid and that should be respected.
but never mind, I sound like an old teacher ;)