No! The real question is… If there were a way we could change the system so that we all had our say – would you be on board? Why are we waiting on the sidelines while a bunch of people we don't know determine our fate? The whole ethos of Steemit screams out that it is we Steemiens ourselves that should be making this decision! 500,000 strong – and there are a few Elite deciding our fate? What's that all about?

The widespread angst felt at this juncture is a symptom of Civilization's 10,000 year's of teaching every Man, Woman, Girl and Boy – that they must always defer to the Group. And in realpolitikese, it is always the State which is the predominant Group telling us what to think, and what to say, and what to do. And no matter in what style of Tribute Zone you live--from the most despotic to the most Democratic--you are owned lock stock and barrel by some governmental entity.

Please excuse my hitting you so hard, so fast – but we may have very little time together. So I need you to recognize that you as a Sovereign Individual know--deep in your bones--that you're just a pawn in somebody else's game.

I'm inviting you to become the creator of any game you wish to play.

There is a way out! And it's the Matrix-8 Platform!

Together we can do it,

John Huckel

PS – Although, I may seem very focused on sounding my clarion call, as above – I am not unaware of the softer elements of our Life Experiences. And since you, among others, may be more interested in the dog than in saving the world and Steemit along the way – I have just posted a story in which he is the star. Its title is Bone Dogs [https://steemit.com/dogs/@matrix-8/bone-dogs-15-oct-2011].

PPS – Thanks for your initial complements! They are greatly appreciated.