> Sadly, it is not even an accurate perception.

Whose perception is accurate? Those who feel the best days are over, or the cheerleaders who come off as blind to the many downsides that continue to pop up for those crying doom and gloom?

I have responded to some of those who post negatively, pointing out that even if they are right in their assertions, why speed up what (they believe) is inevitable. Mentioning that there are many fine people here, and if somehow this gets turned around how awesome it would be that those who are decent folks get to benefit from that.

But none of that changes some of the abuse from large stakeholders, nor the constant dumping of large amounts daily by the large stakeholders which is what depressed the value on exchanges (supply and demand). Many of the things being posted negatively is being done because these people care, and believe that if these conversations don't take place the plummet will continue. I prefer that to the blind cheerleader posts that reaches like an gymnast to find positive in every bad decision and excuse. It is these latter posts that have helped contribute to the disappointed expectations that have led to many disillusioned members who often leave and will spread their opinion to those who listen.

> Viewed from this lens, it is easy to see how we are making out own bed. Highlighting the negatives is not going to change the perception people have of this ecosystem.


The bed that is made comes from the top for the most part (large stakeholders) who decide what is what. Most here are just along for the ride (or not and leave).