It's Time For Some Common Sense Reforms for Steemit!

in steemit •  8 years ago 

It's just common sense, guys.

If you believe in common sense, you will support these proposed changes to the Steem Economy. If you don't support these changes, you are anti-common-sense.

As any Steemer with an ounce of intelligence has noticed, the Steemit economy has vast wealth inequality. The .001% of Steemers (the Robber Whales) own 99.99% of the Steem Power. They cash out 97.99% of the Steem Dollars. And they post .00000000001% of the content. All while the 99.99% of Steemers (the Minnow Class) does all the dirty work, carries the whole system on our burdened shoulders, and what do we have to show for it? PENNIES worth of Steem. PENNIES, I tell you.

I just pulled those statistics out of my ass, but they are real.

Anyway, the numbers aren't the point. The point is that the time has come for the Minnows to rise up and demand our fair share! Let's be clear. Steemit is on its way to economic ruin if we don't do something to make this platform a more equitable income source for ALL.

To that end, I have created a list of suggestions for how to fix the Steem economy.

1. Seize the Means of Production

I don't know exactly what the means of production are in this case, but we should definitely think about seizing them. Since the product of Steemit is Steem, there's probably like some steem mining equipment that we can take from the Robber Whales and put it to work to make a better future for our children. Or, wait--is the content on Steemit.com the product? Well, in that case, we should sieze all the content generating equipment (the laptops and cameras and so on), then we (the Minnow Class) will own the means of production.

2. Divide the Profit in an Equitable Manner.

Obviously, the way the profit is currently divvied up is not equitable. But it also would not be equitable to divide it equally among all of us. After all, there are those among us who--for reasons of extreme physical fitness, mental competence, or access to resources--are capable of doing the work of several others. These Steemers will always be able to do more work to make more Steem, so they should keep less of the Steem they make. The excess will, of course, be distributed to those of us who are not capable of producing as much. This way, even if you create shitty content, you will still be assured of a basic income to keep your living standard up to par. It's just common sense, guys. If we don't provide for the less able among us, those people will be a net drag on our Steem economy by not providing for themselves.

3. Free Education for Steemers' Dependents

What is the point of having a massively successful project like Steemit if the children of the people who break their literal backs to keep it going don't even have access to basic education? A portion of the total Steem mined should be set aside to teach the children. Also, we should start a teacher draft, wherein each Steemer is required to devote one month out of every year to teaching the children of other Steemers. We can set it up so that the lectures are delivered via Steemit posts. In order to make sure the children are gaining all the benefit possible from this project, we should make attendance compulsory.

4. Work Assignments

In order to make Steemit the best virtual society in the world, it is important that we make sure that each Steemer has important work to do. At the same time, it is crucial that Steemit can outcompete other social media platforms. So we will have to have a panel of Steemers whose job it is to ensure all Facebook, Reddit, and Twitter content is reproduced on Steemit. This panel will also have the responsibility of assigning post topics to each individual Steemer. The best way to do this would probably be through some kind of lottery.

5. Content Lines

We also need to address the issue of access to quality Steemit posts. Since we will probably have to make cutbacks in our server functions in order to provide for the education and redistribution initiatives, not all of the posts will be available for everyone to look at all the time. We will issue each Steemer a digital voucher booklet, which will allow them access to the content on Steemit. There may be wait times as we perfect this new system, but we will endure through our revolutionary spirit. Utopia doesn't come without a struggle.

If you agree with my 5 proposals for common sense reforms on Steemit, upvote this post to show the Robber Whales that we will not be exploited any longer!

I would promise to share around some of the wealth I obtain from this post, but it would not be fair for me to do so, since I am just a lowly minnow. Let the Robber Whales go first!

Also, follow me and I will be your Great Leader!

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The sad thing was that we've been so overloaded with similar posts that it took me a long time to realize you were using satire.

Fucking progressive ideology is a cancer of work ethic.

Got love the sentiment behind the post. I love your response.

Top kek, tovarish

GUY!!!

Heh, I thought you were off your rocker. Then I read it. Then I KNEW you were off your rocker, and I liked it.
Thanks for the lulz. :)

That sounds like gulag talk.

Probably.
I don't know what that means, but probably.

Well, I don't agree with all that you wrote, but I did read it all. I laughed, I cried... So, I thought I would vote and comment.

I'll put you down as a maybe.

If you don't agree with me, you are a fascist.

If I don't agree that you're a fascist, I'll dig my own mass grave!

"I don't know exactly what the means of production are in this case, but we should definitely think about seizing them." LOL!

Exactly ! Has to be more seized 🌶

Good morning @leslietarrohara! I just wanted to drop in and let you know that this post has been featured in the second volume of "Unseen Treasures", my weekly post of articles I feel were under-valued. You can see it here, and when it pays out, I will be sending you 20% of the SBD reward (evenly split with the other featured authors). Keep up the great work!

@kennyskitchen Thank YOU !!!
This is 'imho' is some of the best 'Value' I have seen on steemit ! Damn Shame ! "The crowd don't understand" ..
/sadness

Wow, thanks Kenny!

OMG ! How could I miss out on that great laugh ! Thanks to KENNY I saw this masterpiece now . The payout is even more laughable . Those robber whales must be sleeping 🙈 Or don't have common sense ? Keep it coming Leslie ! I wish I would have those brilliant writing skills

Thank you for upvoting my comment, I am amazed at the lack of interest in "REAL Value". ....
Keep up the 'Good' work !!
JTS

What pissing me off most ? I overlook such content 🙉🐩💃 but proud of myself that at least I take enough time to dig deep enough , away from those trending crappy stuff ! steemit is fun ! Isn't it JTS 😜

I am a lifelong reader/learner, however i am NOT a writer/Blogger,at all. I am a 'voice' guy, probably has something to do with my age. Yes, getting 'Long in the tooth', and actually enjoying it to a degree. 'Appreciating life' is a pretty much what i spend my time on, as it seems by your post, you are too. I really admire that !! People like YOU enrich MY life by sharing so much of what you do and share in your pictures.
I waited waited way to long to get out of a bad situation ... So, as of now I'm am trying to save enough to get OUT of the USA. this has become a horrible place ... I'm am considering Acapulco as a first step, in my 'Poor man's escape plan'.
I am almost embarrassed to admit, that I'm living vicariously through you !!!
I hope to start my own adventures soon ... ! Bless YOU !!!!

This is really beautiful !
You are a writer :)
Trust me every freedom has its price . I do not owe anything but myself and I make it happen to ride the rollercoaster up and down , to live moments and rock my gypsy soul.
I lived in NYC and know what you mean .
You are blessed as we all are . It's 3 am here in Bali and I'm off to catch some aleep . I'm a reading steemit addict . HELP

Good night M'Lady .. Leave food for the snakes, they will not come 'Hug' you, lol, Sleep in Peace !!!!

Thank you Hon !,
I'm starting to feel like a stalker (I'm NOT, lol)... I have been all over the 'net' today looking at your pics, post and travels .. I am impressed with your Zest for life ! I do have to admit, I have come to admire your 'honest, apparent' attitude. You seem to be what call a 'real' person. I can't stand those that are a 'Charade', plastic and just.."Fake" !
I look forward to following your adventures and travels. You are the type of person that gives 'substance' to my dreams and goals .. You are living my newly acquired philosophy and goal called "Going to the Beach"! It has nothing to do with sand actually.. It is the ability to work (Any)where and when I want, not being tethered to any location and 'mandated protocols' usually associated with business or just in fact, making money !
Best Wishes M'Lady ..Living MY Dream !!!! and if you're not already .. GET TO SLEEP !!! lol, lol, lol ..
(May your Wi-Fi Signal always be strong and FREE) !!!
/bow !!!
Read More, Reason More ... JTS

Did I give you 1 cent , at least ?

Oh Hon, I don't care about the $, I just try to bring attention to 'GOOD' stuff ! My vote MEANS I LIKE THIS !!! a LOT or i wouldn't vote on it, but thank YOU just the same !

I was a bit sarcastic but my vote means I take enough time to read and super like it 😘

I did not read any 'Sarcasm' at all ...

Who do you think you are fooling, when you write in the language of imperialism! Better learn Korean fast, you capitalist imposter!

omg, good lol, ty !!! Your one of the few that actually 'Got it" ! salute !
+1 AND followed !

Where is the 5 year plan? Always need a 5 year plan!

I will not be exploited damn it!!

O M G !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I haven't laughed so hard in at LEAST a year... And YES I am going to say it out loud .... F U C K I N G A W E S O M E !!!!!!
tears ...still LMAO !!!
ok ..SAD PART ..... "They" didn't get it .... I saw payout and was like WTF ? REALLY I M E A N REALLY ???? !!!!!, on an ANARCHIST platform !!!
I swear, IF I had it I would SEND YOU $10k for that ! (I MEAN THAT !)
MAN THAT WAS ON PAR WITH ANIMAL FARM !!! DAMMIT !!!
"Quietly now as I turn the page, act twenty is over, without costume change ...
The crowd don't .... understand ....." (old R. Stewart tune)
/sadness .... I know that hurt you ... hurt ME to see it ... wow ....
Sorry ...
Honest .. some of the BEST I have seen here, NO BULLSHIT either !
RageQuit !!!! Almost, really, if they don't get THAT, what am I HERE FOR ?
Like minds MY ASS !!!!
Sorry for the rant Hon ... Grrr !

I don't think you realize this was intended as a ponzi from the beginning.

https://medium.com/@BlockByBlock/the-ugly-truth-behind-steemit-1a525f5e156#.tc6wkj2s9

whah - whah - whahhhhhh

That entire post was an attempt to discredit Steemit on behalf of the Yours Network.

Obvious propaganda is obvious.

Bahahaaaa ! Can't stop since minutes reading all comments

As with any hierarchical system it is most susceptible to being ignored.
Keep building the new out of unguarded bricks of the old and we will be just fine.
If the whales are criminals or heroes remains to be seen.
As long as the platform continues to pay out I don't see that what they do really matters in the long run.
As the whales discredit themselves they will become less relevant, I hope.
The down vote worries me, but it is crass for a whale to downvote a minnow, so,...