The world right now is a circus governed by Stockholm syndrome, it's a Herculean task to convince the new generations that education is the key to success and happiness when we are surrounded by poor graduates and rich criminals but that's because indoctrination is not education. We all have sinned and it's hard to realize, it's even harder to take the appropriate measures. Keep teaching my friend, I'll never be grateful enough.

Thankfully I don’t read enough posts lately to get annoyed by this stuff lol so I don’t know what you’re referring to. What happened 

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It's time to set up some own community nodes and change the rulership on here.

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You're not wrong, it's a systemic problem.

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Damn, you will be missed, @shepz1! Don't throw those keys away, as things may right themselves around here so that you may wish to return. Needless to say that there are many that would be glad to see it. ✌💛

the politics is toxic, so I have of late very much removed myself from that, but there are some amazing people here on steem ( lol the ones without the money) and are worth staying for

Hey my friend,  

I do understand why you're so pissed off, from an outside view you actually give a shit and so I imagine you're frustrated by what this site too often is .. as opposed to what you know it could be. I also think you have a deep sense of injustice and so I imagine  some of the crap and power games that are going on really pisses you off .. I can relate!  That said, the platform/concept is still in its infancy and if it is to survive? then some of these rough edges are going to have to be ironed out .. from that perspective and whether people perceive you right or wrong, I personally think its valuable to have people like yourself (that aren't afraid to call it out and stick their neck on the line) expressing their views.   

I think you're angry because you care and because you care .. walking away and making a clean break is easier said than done.  One option could be to take a break, formulate some ideas and then come back and create the change you want to happen.  From knowing you and observing the drive that you have, (and whether it's here or elsewhere) I don't think sitting back and doing nothing is an option. :) Indeed, whether here or on your own chain (great idea) you have my support and I wish you the very best @shepz1.

Just curious, but how do you combat the toxicity by adding more? You are condemning others using the same methods you protest.

I have long appreciated your posts when you dig into a thing. But this is a reflection of what you rant on about. 

Let me ask you this. Why do you focus on ranting instead of being the change that you desire? Its not a setup question, its something I really want to know. If you have no faith in the chain, why not just leave, and if you do have faith why not take steps to fill in the gaps you see making you angry? I know you have a sharp mind, and can grasp that this rant will solve nothing, just serve to stir the pot and create a battlefield you have the inferior weapons on, which is the subject of the rant. 

I know you don't believe that Bernnie will scratch his head, say gee, momma dropped me on my head from her birth canal and I have been wrong this whole time. Haejin will not suddenly say to himself, hey, my using my stake for myself is the same thing as violating another human beings body with violence, I better stop. Marky will not suddenly say to himself, wow, my business model isn't meeting a few of my customers expectations, better shut it down. 

You end this wishing Coinbase takes note of your dissatisfaction. I see others talking of going to the feds in their rants. I am left wondering why wish bad things on all of us for the actions of a few that offend you? Why not just leave and wish those of us who have interacted decently with you the best if you hate it here so much?