Did Steemit really “get a new boss”?

lukestokes (75) in news • 6 years ago

https://techcrunch.com/2019/01/23/steamit-reddit-new-boss-rebuild-elizabeth-powell/amp/

Do you think Ned is still calling the shots? Maybe just preparing for his retirement?

Thoughts?

6 years ago by lukestokes (75)

Authors get paid when people like you upvote their post.
If you enjoyed what you read here, create your account today and start earning FREE STEEM!

Sort Order:

Trending

[-]

brianphobos (70) · 6 years ago

A lot of you worthless witnesses keep calling out @ned but you are just as much of a problem. Are you ever going to support any communities or upvote any content creators with your two main accounts. You are almost always at 100% voting power.

Once in awhile you do the report and that is it. No development, no real support for others on here.

I see right through it and I'm one of the only ones calling it out.

Most of us are leaving and witnesses like you are a big reason for that.

$0.10

16 votes

[-]

clayrawlings (62) · 6 years ago

While I hate the idea of adds, I hate the thought of Steem going under even more. Sometimes you just have to compromise. Don't let the idea of perfection destroy any chance of obtaining good enough.

$0.10

4 votes

[-]

lukestokes (75) · 6 years ago

Yeah, I’m not all that worried about ads. It may create a reason for people to use other sites like busy, steempeak, eSteem, etc to further decentralize the Steem entry point.

$0.07

1 vote

[-]

amahovac93 (63) · 6 years ago

This could be a wonderful thing.
Just give it time and have some patience people.

Posted using Partiko Android

$0.08

1 vote

[-]

lukestokes (75) · 6 years ago

I’ve felt that way many times since I joined in June of 2016 when it comes to Steemit, Inc. Unfortunately, I’ve been mostly disappointed.

$0.00

[-]

intrepidsurfer (73) · 6 years ago

It could be positive but things don't add up:

-She was the head of communications for Steemit, but didn't communicate apart from one post on her personal page.

-Until today only had 0.102 SP (now has 159.963 delegated to her). Is she even interested in Steem and all it could offer?

Then you check her linkedIn page and she is still works two posts for another company. Is she a part time boss of Steemit?

Something doesn't feel quite right to me.

$0.03

3 votes

[-]

lukestokes (75) · 6 years ago

Good observations. Much doesn’t feel right to me when it comes to Steemit, Inc. Unfortunately it never has.

$0.00

[-]

travoved (65) · 6 years ago

Unfortunately about Elizabeth I knew just yesterday from @ Steemblog article and I think her appearence started not today and nor even 2 weeks ago. And in any case as she decided to become a such notable person she was need to intriduse herself! But even yesterday there wasn't any post in her blog. Also I think that and ned and Elizabeth both should be focused on future of Steem Inc and Steem. Unfortunately I didn't heard about Elizabeth yet but I think in anyway she need to become more public and accessible for communication person. Which will be ready to hear public opinion!

Posted using Partiko Android

$0.00

[-]

lukestokes (75) · 6 years ago

Agreed. No communication on chain is a big negative against her position so far, IMO.

$0.00

[-]

hiraku (37) · 6 years ago

So the community is not really the boss as advertised?

$0.00

[-]

aaronhawk (57) · 6 years ago

Where is that advertisment?

$0.00

[-]

pangoli (69) · 6 years ago

They're referring to Steemit inc. it's a private company on Steem

$0.00

[-]

connecteconomy (71) · 6 years ago

Since I heard about the Samsung rumor, somehow everything that happens seems to be a proof for it 😆

My question is, what does an "executive chairman" (Ned) even do? Does he still have a say? And who's "the board"?

Change is good. Ned not being (the only one) in charge, is also good.

$0.00

[-]

lukestokes (75) · 6 years ago

This is what’s being discussed quite a bit. Is there really a difference between CEO or executive chairman when it comes to calling all the shots? I’m wondering who “the board” is also. If Ned’s still calling all the shots, I don’t expect much to change.

$0.00

[-]

connecteconomy (71) · 6 years ago

It's interesting that Eli shared what her job will be - at least in one sentence - but nobody said what Ned will do from now on. I'm even more interested in who (really truly) appointed her.
On the other hand, at Steemfest he sounded like he's more interested in his Destiny than in Steemit, so this could actually be a perfect solution for all parties involved, including the community. He gets to focus on what he wants, but the Steemit roadmap won't be forgotten.

$0.00

[-]

isnochys (66) · 6 years ago

nice typo of techcrunch
"steamit"
Yeah, spelling that companys name is hard for autocorrect, isn't it?
:)

$0.00

[-]

aussieninja (62) · 6 years ago

It's super hard to say... we have no visibility on responsibilities and obviously no clue on the dynamics on the senior management.

I do like that they're making changes though, I think we can all agree that maintaining the status quo wasn't the path to success. I think we're pretty much in a 'wait and see' situation regarding Elizabeth's influence on the platform going forward.

$0.00

[-]

lukestokes (75) · 6 years ago

Yeah, we’ll said. Part of me thinks it’s just another in a series of smoke screen redirects to buy them time to continue powering down and selling their stake while keeping hope above within the community that things will improve and deadlines will be met.

$0.00

[-]

newageinv (70) · 6 years ago

When an executive chairman speaks, it is typically a mandate for the Company to follow so not sure if anything has changed. However, change is good given the last couple of months.

Posted using Partiko iOS

$0.00

[-]

lukestokes (75) · 6 years ago

Yeah, that’s kind of my thinking at the moment also. Seems like spin to me.

$0.00

[-]

dreamryder007 (67) · 6 years ago

Between this and the Steem Alliance it sounds like @Ned setting things up so that he can focus on what he likes to do (and does best), technical stuff.

$0.00

[-]

buggedout (68) · 6 years ago

This is hilarious. Thanks.

$0.59

1 vote

[-]

lukestokes (75) · 6 years ago

What the... what? Heheh.

$0.00

[-]

darkflame (65) · 6 years ago

Yep it seems so.

Posted using Partiko Android

$0.00

[-]

adenijiadeshina (66) · 6 years ago

Actually for now, I can't say or should I say nobody can't say but if truly steemit is going to get a new boss, there will be a general announcement for the community to know more about

$0.00

[-]

lukestokes (75) · 6 years ago

There’s this: https://steemit.com/steemit/@steemitblog/steemit-inc-leadership-changes

$0.02

1 vote

[-]

pangoli (69) · 6 years ago (edited)

Maybe you should read up a bit before commenting. Yet again, brainlessly

$0.00

[-]

clumsysilverdad (64) · 6 years ago

of course he's still calling the shots ... or with his history maybe should say missing the shots

$0.00

[-]

lukestokes (75) · 6 years ago

Hahaha

$0.00

1 vote

[-]

fr3eze (68) · 6 years ago

I guess Ned anyhow will be the real boss behind everything, the fortune he is holding is just too huge to let go.

$0.00

[-]

amvanaken (63) · 6 years ago

I think he's taking some time to get the logo shaved into his head, he's so sick of all the hair jokes @lukestokes , @nedshair can you confirm this?

$0.00

[-]

lukestokes (75) · 6 years ago

Oh my.

$0.00

[-]

cm-steem (67) · 6 years ago

I have my doubts, steemit inc isn't transparent and don't seem to have stopped powering down?

$0.00

[-]

scorer (58) · 6 years ago (edited)

Those names...

Probably he is a good visionary, but not so good at managing operational things. So, now they have a person who manages things in a company while he can continue to see his vision.

$0.00

[-]

gniksivart (67) · 6 years ago

I didnt understand when the announcenent was made on Steemit either. I saw others already talking about this, but was also confused when her title was head of communication with no posts on her account and with how poorly everything has been handled as far as communications how does that deserve a promotion.

Feels more like a sacraficial lamb then a new figure head, but maybe thats just because im wearing my tin foil hat currently.

Posted using Partiko Android

$0.00

[-]

aaronhawk (57) · 6 years ago

Maybe Neds vision was to be the head of comunication not the CEO.

$0.00

[-]

jedau (67) · 6 years ago

Oh snap. Thanks for sharing this, Luke. I don't know why Steemit, Inc hasn't published anything about this. Just goes to show the level of transparency they have when this kind of news is first read from an outside source. Way to go keeping us in the loop! I hope Puerto Rico has been living up to expectations :D

$0.00

[-]

pennsif (79) · 6 years ago

This post has been included in the latest edition of SoS Daily News - a digest of all you need to know about the State of Steem.

Editor of the The State of Steem SoS Daily News.
Promoter of The State of Steem SoS Weekly Forums.
Editor of the weekly listing of steem radio shows, podcasts & social broadcasts.
Founder of the A Dollar A Day charitable giving project.

$0.00

[-]

kid4life (68) · 6 years ago

I will miss Ned's nice hair

$0.00

[-]

lukestokes (75) · 6 years ago

I will not.

$0.00

[-]

kid4life (68) · 6 years ago

Fair enough, i can get used to your hair

$0.00