I just got an upvote from Jerrybanfield.
I didn't know he was still at large on Hive. So I went to check out his page, and his last post was in March. All of his content gets downvotes to $0 every time from @buildawhale, @themarkymark, and @gogreenbuddy. I'm not opposed. But I do wonder if some of these larger influencers are simply nixed on votes automatically by these groups, or if it is a selective process...?
Imposter Syndrome
As a grateful minnow with imposter syndrome in my DNA, I do wonder sometimes if bigger investors/influencers should be allowed some leeway to "cash in" on their investment with the votes? Or if there should be a written code forcing them to stake their earnings for the typical 20% ROI, since it is clearly something that is frowned upon to do otherwise?
Fragile Ecosystem?
What would happen if one of these larger "downvote" tycoons were to leave? (Although, to do so would mean they'd likely power down, which would go against what they stand for, so...?) Still, it seems like a fairly precarious eco-system if it's stability of value is largely dependent on the diligence of vigilantes in managing the distribution of voting stake.
Well, I'm sure we're well past that discussion that sprung forth from the fertile grounds of Steemit oh so many years ago.
It is objectively interesting to see how the ecosystem here is still alive and kicking though. I'm fascinated by the philosophy that goes into these voting decisions and programs.
I do wonder why Jerry is still curating though? Super weird...what is the benefit of that unless you make the vote count. His estimated value currently is only $300. What's that about?