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I’ve only been posting on Steemit for 2 weeks, and I already have some controversy surrounding me.

When I first joined, I was ecstatic. I spent hours browsing, eager to upvote and to share some of my stories and art. I signed up and posted some life experiences, and got into the blogging format. Sharing some of my thoughts and how I’m excited to write about experiences, unpopular opinions, and theories...

Yet something else gave me the motivation to continue my involvement: effecting discussions. Which is probably what I’m more well-known for.

A female feminist's perspective on Women Oppression And Porn

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Warning: strong language.

A lot of times, I get support from the community for my articles, even if we disagree. The important part here is that we are contributing quality content, whatever it may be. Simultaneously, there are those that abuse their privilege of subsidizing Steemit, and flood it with spam, hate, and abuse.

Here are some lovely contributions from some of my biggest fans.

@earnest:

I suggest you get on your knees and suck my c*ck.

you can have my word I will destroy your reputation.

lets see what kind of stupid sh*t vera replies, I can see it coming

you are insane and cant comprehend basic logic, did anybody ever tell you that?

You are full of sh*t and I will expose you as the fraud you are,
give it a month... :)

The comments were in response to my articles talking about nsfw content, sharing research on gender inequality in the U.S., and discussing the differences between empowerment and objectification in regards to women.

Comments like this are one of my main motivators. While I appreciate feedback and well-versed conversations more, stuff like this is the reason I started sharing my opinions in the first place.

Here’s one from my introductory post:

@r0achtheunsavory

I don't know, looking pretty hipster here. I'll give you a free upvote if you denounce feminism and take a picture while licking a life size, cardboard cutout of Donald Trump.

I guess I should have stated in my bio that I’m also an activist and feminist. Here’s to hoping one of the next site updates is an “about me” section!

There’s a lot more hateful comments, but I won’t bore anyone. If you’re interested, you can go to any of my blogs and see for yourself.

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Blockchain’s are transparent.

Note that Steemit is a blockchain. If you have a problem people quoting you, calling out your misbehavior, you probably shouldn’t have posted it. That being said, I have no shame for the content I have created and shared. Period. It’s informative, unique and well curated. I don’t regret any of it.

If ever I am wrong, I will admit it. If I am unclear, I will do my best to be concise next time. If there are questions to my integrity, I will back it up. I will conduct myself in a constructive tone.

To those of you who have posted or upvoted comments like the ones listed above:

You cannot silence me.

I don’t mind criticism, but that doesn’t mean I have to tolerate abuse.

Be professional. You’ll find this platform to be much more rewarding.

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Thanks for reading, lots of love, Vera. :)