In this episode, I dive into why I’ve decided to step away from Hive, a platform I once enthusiastically promoted as a beacon for Web3 social networking. Here’s the breakdown:
– The Downvote Economy: I discuss @krom’s eye-opening article about how Hive has become a “downvote economy.” I’ve witnessed how established users use this system to their advantage, essentially squashing new creators and hoarding rewards among themselves.
– Decentralization Contradiction: I also cover another of @krom’s insights, where he mathematically shows how Hive’s downvote mechanism actually centralizes control, contrary to what you’d expect in a decentralized network. This has led me to question if Hive truly stands for what it preaches.
– My Journey with Hive: I share my personal journey, from being a hopeful advocate to recognizing the platform’s failure to evolve into a fair, decentralized space. Despite my efforts to push for change, the system seemed rigged to favor the ‘Hive oligarchy.’
– Conclusion: I stopped promoting Hive because it feels like endorsing a system that’s more of a pyramid scheme than a community-driven platform. I urge listeners to look for alternatives that might better embody the principles of decentralization such as Blurt
Links discussed:
– https://beblurt.com/@khrom/79o56x-the-downvote-economy-how-to-steal-the-value-of-someone-s-work-and-get-rich-off-their-efforts
– https://beblurt.com/@khrom/5smqz7-why-downvotes-contradict-decentralization-a-mathematical-perspective
– https://peakd.com/hive-173575/@theringmaster/hivewatchers-thinks-i-m-some
Visit the site – https://libertybytes.online/
Follow me on Blurt – https://beblurt.com/@unklebonehead
Follow me on X – https://x.com/unkle_bonehead
Email me at [email protected]
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Did you post this on Hive too? I can already see the downvotes! 😉
No. I havent posted directly on Hive for close to a year.
But it was posted through the Cast.Garden account. I post all of my podcasts on Cast.Garden who then posts it on Hive and (soon to be) Blurt.
https://peakd.com/hive-110490/@cast.garden/why-i-quit-hive-y3ld5a8yla
The Hive downvote elite are gonna love that! 😂😂😂
Yep. But I stopped caring about it long ago. It's their chain and their DHF to bleed dry until there are no more users and no more fake value to create out of thin air.
It sucks for them. But good for us because there is competition. 😀
The first good developers have come to Blurt and I hope there are many more to come! 🌞🍀🙏🏽🏆
MAN!
This dood is a Gem!
The Hive Community must talk about this.
He understands that BLURT (web3) is a tool for websites...
NOT for Elites!
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To be Clear,
between accounts, I have 1m BP voted to the ONLY witness I trust (the guy who Got OUT of the Matrix)... He took time to communicate with me directly a few years ago and help me despite being disabled; his clear understanding of things is what solidified my confidence in BLURT. On top of that, and with not details to share, I would say hive is criminal.
I recommend you two engage more here. I see bright things in your future
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Hive is definitely a great idea as is Blurt and Steem. But so far the one that seems to be getting it right with fundamentals while still adhering to principles is Blurt. Those are to two things that will matter in the end.
Not Hive and their little make believe world of controlled economy through a couple of wealthy 3rd parties.
THAT'S RIGHT!
btw... it's hivwatchers I have the most contempt for.
https://guiltyparties.com/ <<Their website.
This "Guy" has a business and website but can only use hive as a criminal activity.
Unlike YOU, who is using it like it needs to be used!
Jah Bless!
https://peakd.com/hive/@hivewatchers/the-hivewatchers-and-spaminator-operational-proposal-for-the-period-2024-2026
https://hive.blog/stem/@endhivewatchers/how-hive-was-used-to-keep-the-2020-election-in-check-despite-the-commie-faggots-of-hivewatchers-time-to-end-hivewatchers
I didnt like them from the first time I heard of them. Lol.
I always found it funny that when I started bad mouthing them on discord or in a podcast/post, there was always someone who would try to get me to stop doing it.
I didnt care and will say what I think.
"If the truth kills them, they deserved to die." - I dont remember who said that. But it's the truth.
Thank you for opening the eyes of others. I went and left a long comment on Hive. Keep growing in Blurt, I wish you the best.
¡Queremos leerte!
Entra y publica tus artículos con nosotros.
Vota por el witness @cosmicboy123
Upvoted your post on hive.
The DV is one of the reasons some creators are going away from Hive. Already seen some posts about it.
I think a down vote can be a good thing. But it does not belong on the blockchain level and ddefinitely attached to a user stake.
It literally controls users. I will never understand why people cant understand that.
Re🤬eD
EPIC!
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Wise decision. Welcome to Blurt!
Very good decision!
High Regards 🥓