I don't think you need to apologize. What happens on both blockchains is public information. They made a choice to post on both after that nasty hardfork. If you want to downvote this is your choice, too.

What's wrong with posting same content on Hive and Steem. By now there are definitely totally different communities. I've been doing that ever since we split. Unfortunately though my posts on Steemit are poor curated so I guess I should quit that once I take all my SP out. I don't engage any longer over there and that's probably why people don't upvote my post anymore. I appreciate though that you admitted your mistake and change your perspective. We all make mistakes or misbehave once in a while but only smart ones apologize after realizing the attitude is wrong and get over with it.

It's a sign of greatness to be able to apologize. Thank you!

We are humans and commit mistakes but its important to take the corrective action on time before its too late. Happy to say that you did it on time. I have been your supporter since the beginning but never had this kind of experience ever. 
Apologies accepted @arcange but voting you back on witness will take some time to get the trust back. I appreciate that you did the right thing on right time.

Se acepta la disculpa. Lo cortés no quita lo valiente y es de valientes reconocer los errores; sin embargo después de haber arrugado el papel, volver a dejarlo liso te va a costar un poco. Cuando la confianza se rompe recuperarla es difícil. Más logras o consigues con acciones positivas que nos permitan seguir creciendo y creyendo en este proyecto. A nadie le gusta sentirse amenazado, por mi parte quiero seguir siendo libre, al menos en estos espacios.

Anyone great or small on Hive has the right to vote how they want. period end of story. I still feel that there should be a balance mechanism for the down votes, that no one is immune to them either because of how much steem they have, or for the simple fact they have an account that only down votes. 

I Do not feel you have a reason to apologize, but that is me. You were being transparent in what and how you planned on moving forward, and what you felt was wrong actions by a group of people. You were not going to sit on the sidelines of what you felt was an issue and developed a plan of action, that is more than most of us, myself included have done. 

I think it is very important that you have the courage to acknowledge your mistakes, it is wise to do so. And it is not easy, to be the spectator of oneself. You have all my respect for me, you have taken a firm step that defines you as a great human being.

Wow, you really are a pretty decent guy! When I read your previous post, I was pretty disappointed... But it takes real guts and honour to admit fault. I'm really happy that my original idea of you is still intact. Thank you for making this post! 

Nice :)

respect for you having done this, @arcange. This is where you and the people we all re rise and be different. I accept and feel less bad but maybe the blog came to soon powering down cost time take a look at the end of the year wallet are free. And maybe that will give a more clear view. 
Fijne dag

I fully respect your words and current approach @arcange

It's obviously important to support and encourage. Instead of making people feel threatened.

Right now, you have my full support,
Yours, Piotr

Apology accepted by me anyway. I do get it where you are coming from and understand fully. I lost money to a hack on Binance. Then again I am hoping all of you somehow get your stake back and is not lost. Most of us are in power downs and are trying to accumulate as much as possible to stake on Hive. I see no wrong in that as the more Hive that is staked the more everyone benefits overall.

I have a great deal of respect for you having done this, @arcange.  This is where you and the people we all despise are different.  

This is a blockchain, however, where ACTIONS have permanent consequences.  2,461 people, many of whom are just trying to survive, have been exposed to those who may be less reasonable than yourself on separating the needy from the greater struggle around what Justin Sun has done.  That's a permanent problem for them.  I would have been among them but for needing other resources -- and the further consequences would have been that Hive, for which you are a witness, would have had a professional journalist infuriated. I was editor to SEVEN newspapers once upon a time, and if you Google me, you'll see my reach is still LONG. Given that there are 2,461 people blacklisted, the risk still exists -- and because you were such a trusted leader, the damage to Hive is a real thing and reflects on Hive and the leadership.  People who are doing a lot to build this chain are now preparing to leave.  Mass adoption is going to be that much harder to achieve.

You have more power than you think, @arcange.  What you do and say does have BIG consequences.  You will always have the right to your personal opinions, and you're right: your opinion is not the problem.  I respect the fact that you apologized.  NOW, how do you fix the damage, beyond words?

When I read your other article, I was shocked, I said to myself, "No, another war?"

I think everyone is free to do what they want and I disagreed with your words

I'm glad you've reconsidered, we all make mistakes, the important thing is to learn from them!  Bravo! 👏💪✌️

Well your only human.  At least we know your a not bot.  Hehe. Life is pretty stressful lately, and many of us are in edge.  I'm constantly second guessing post ideas that run through my mind.  I wish you luck.

It takes intelligence to question your actions and retrace your steps. We all make mistakes. 😉

Quería comentar tu post anterior, pero me sentía tan atacada que esperaba sentirme tranquila para no escribir desde la rabia. 

Me parece bien que hayas reflexionando.

Los que conocemos de prohibiciones ver que nos quitan espacios, es duro, y es más duro no poder hacer nada. 

Las redes sociales deber ser abiertas, libres y sin censura.  Hive lo tiene entonces como testigos, creo que deben velar que se mantenga.

Se puede promover desde otro punto el no publicar en otros espacios. Es válido. Pero cada quien decide desde donde publicar y también los curadores decidirán si apoyar o no. Eso son libertades que todos disfrutamos y si es en armonía la cosa es mejor.

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>> I wanted to comment on your previous post, but I felt so attacked that I was hoping to feel calm enough not to write from anger. 
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>> I think it's good that you've given it some thought.
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>> Those of us who know about prohibitions see that they take space away from us, it's hard, and it's harder to do nothing.  
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>> Social networks should be open, free and uncensored. Hive has it then as a witness, I think they must ensure that it is maintained.
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>> It is possible to promote from another point not to publish in other spaces.  This is valid.  But each person decides from where to publish and also the curators will decide whether to support or not.  These are freedoms that we all enjoy, and if it is in harmony, it is better.
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>> Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version)

Yesterday after reading your blacklist, I unfollowed you and removed my witness vote. Today after reading your apology post I'm following you again and voting you as a witness, till you start downvoting me. If earning $0.3/-$0.4 per post that is brought later to Hive is a reason for blacklisting me, please do! 

No one asked you to vote on people, it was out of your own will and we're thankful for that. Removing your support from users that are posting on both chains is fine as well, it's your right. Downvoting "milkers" is also fine but creating a balcklist with more than 2400 people (I understand) is a bit harsh.

We've been trough a lot and I'm not here to fight and create problems, I'm here to build and help others to build. You have my support till I see you're not serving the community.

Por favor sea digno de ser un testigo o influncer de alta categoría, de él respeto que se merecen los usuarios y por favor proponga algo verdaderamente positivo para Hive.

DISCULPAS ACEPTADAS

¡NO A LA CENSURA DE REDES SOCIALES!

I have learned a new word...

# proselytize 
Did not knew. Has it some sort of "negative" authoritative meaning on it, when used, or can simply be used on polite statements too? Such as,

> I like to proselytize good practices of security on all new users.

It is good that you rectify what has happened, it is human to make mistakes but not everyone knows how to assume it! It's understandable that you have your own opinion about both platforms but that doesn't have to be a problem for others. As many have said in other comments, there are a lot of people who live from them and it would not be fair to take away their only livelihood.

I respect you and will always will. ❤️

I am so moved and awed by this apology of yours that I can only increase my love and admiration for you. We spoke and you listened. I went to my witness votes to cast a vote for you and realized that you were already on my list and even in the top 20. You have my respect and admiration man.

Post resteemed. Cheers!

I appreciate your rethinking

So far I find out that I am on a blacklist!
I am on these platforms simply because at first I looked for some way to make money.
Then I met very good people, friends, and I have fun doing and publishing. I never thought that this bothers some people. I do not publish for doing harm, I do it first, out of necessity. Second, for friendship. and third for fun. If this hurts you and other people with power like you, I am simply the one who apologizes. Sorry!!. But I will continue doing what I do, until people with power end what I do.
God bless us all and make us see clearly what is really good for us. 
Greetings friend @arcange.

Already forgotten ♥️ We all learn this way or another, this can only make us stronger.

I haven't been posting for a while and I am left bihind with the news.  I just have one question, if I post on Steemit or other platforms, I can't post on Hive too?  Just to make sure. I just heard about blacklist and I am not sure if I am on it or not.

Nothing is harder than to admit than our own faults and to ask for forgiveness (which is what you meant to say at the end, I know). Please forgive me! 

In addition, nothing speaks louder to your commitment to HiVE and to your own humanity than a heartfelt apology. 

I read your first post and saw some of the reactions. Apology accepted and this is one HIVEIAN who is very impressed by your humility. 👏

I can understand an inconvenience for a financial loss. Last year I went through a scam that literally left me bankrupt all year, and all because I was helping a supposed friend in a business. 
However, that didn't make me say: *"I don't help anyone anymore."*

But I did learn. As @vgalue says, for some writing is fun, for others investing in the platform is a business, and that is valid and **necessary**, but believe me @arcange, I have been on this side, and I know that there are families who live exclusively from this, especially in Latin countries, and a slight hint that their food and their family's might be at risk, and there would be plenty of reasons to respond to that likely situation. For some, this is an exaggerated response, but, let's see, if you were living off this, if your family's food depended on what you produce on the platforms, would you perhaps want part of your only income taken away? That's what some people think is exaggerated. But for some, that's what it's all about, eating or starving.

I don't live from the platform, but in countries where the situation is critical like some African and Latin American countries, the creation of content and what they generate from it has become their salvation, literally. Trying to take it away or threaten it will generate that reaction... it was logical.

Unfortunately, it is very difficult to gain a reputation, but to lose it, one mistake is enough, this is the society we have. It's just a matter of time before we take up certain things again. Recognizing that there are other better ways to approach some things is the best thing. 

P.D: Sorry about the long message, but I like to write, so I'm still here...