1.If we are talking about the same post that I have read from a new comer introducing himself and showing off his knowledge of the steemit community and what he is capable of doing, then I want to close the case with a Biblical that (Mt 15:18) “But those things which proceed out of the mouth come forth from the heart; and they defile the man”, but there is “the freedom of speech”.

2.However, the steemit community is a learning environment, there are few experts around. The writer of that post did not claim expertise in writing. I want to counsel that those who want to stay at the foot of a ladder or the bottom a staircase to hinder those who want to climb up just because they could not climb themselves will remain at the bottom for a long time. 

3.The steemit community has an effective policing system such that whatever falls shot of standard is not likely to escape their very watchful eyes. After all nobody can play God by accusing, trying and punishing all by himself, that is why democracies all over the world have the three departments of Executive, Legislature and Judiciary. Only the Almighty God can play all these roles safely, effectively and equitably.   (Isaiah 33v22) “For the LORD is our judge, the LORD is our lawgiver, the LORD is our king; he will save us” 

4.Bless you all

I agree 1000% with you.  But there are people out there with no class who will try to make a buck off anything.

I do see your point and I do agree, but only to some extent. If we are talking about the same article, I don't agree with what you've said in that case.

The article is authored by someone close to this person. It's a "love, laugh and memory"-type of letter. It contains memories, feelings and also sadness and that should definitely be rewarded in my opinion.

However, if you, me or anyone else, **not** close to this person would publish articles about this as some sort of "news" or whatever, then we should definitely **not** be rewarded for it.

I have never shared the entire story about my father's death for instance. I've mentioned a couple of things here and there but never a fully-blown article about it. - However, if I come to the decision that I want to share it, then I'd appreciate rewards for it too. - Would it be wrong to accept rewards for my personal feelings, my experience, my sadness and the memories I have?

I know my father would've loved to see such an article sky-rocket to the moon and be rewarded with thousands of dollars. - That's financial help to me, which is always appreciated, but it would also be something similar to a "tribute" to honor him.

That being said, I do agree on the point that people shouldn't be able to reap rewards just for stating the obvious. Basic announcements should definitely **not** be rewarded.

I concur with you. In my humble opinion it is very distasteful and disrespectful and I am thankful you brought up this topic up to the community.

Sending prayers to our transitioned Steemian & their family, as well as all who love this amazing Soul.

> Do we also have to make money of the death announcement of people? This does not apply to only death announcements but also to disaster issues.

Yes, @steemitnetwork
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Some whale  or witness with enough SP should downvote this.

I think it's not up to me to judge how any other Steemian uses the platform as long as abuse is not happening. 

I know exactly what post you're referring to, and I don't think the author had any intention that the post would blow up the way it did. 

For all you or any of us know, she/he may opt to donate that revenue to a related charity. 

It's obvious the post wasn't written to exploit the situation. 

As my father would appropriately say, "Tend to your own knitting."

So very true.

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