On Private Property And Privacy

There has recently been much discussion that appeared seemingly out of nowhere here at Blurt on topics such as one person one account and account censorship for the "right" reasons. Both of which raise the question on where one stands for personal rights to ownership and privacy, which in my opinion falls under somewhat of the same umbrella.

Based on some of the insinuations in the posts I've read, these posts are the result of numerous conversations that have been taking place once again in the shadowy corners of Discord, where so many of us have witnessed is used for secret courts and plans against the so called lower class minions of blockchain. My appreciation goes out to those of you who insisted that this talk taking place there now by some on Blurt be brought to the light of the blockchain so many with power seem to fear. Not all, as one who posted about this is one of the largest stakeholders who has always had a stance away from such cowardly actions and believes ALL stakeholders should have a voice.

I will address these quickly, as they don't require the usual long verbiage of which many are familiar is my usual contribution.

Privacy

Talk of ID verification has been mentioned to force a one person one account scenario. These draconian measures that intrude on ones ability to have privacy is so in your face everywhere one goes now. Many like myself are sick of it. Not one person here needs to know who I am. If it bothers you that you don't know, then stop reading what I write and voting for me and leave me alone. That is what a person of property (stake) does with their stake when they don't approve of a use on it. They don't share it. They don't use it as a club to force compliance so they can be all safe and cozy (in their mind). Your power of ownership ends where it begins taking away my ownership.

To place this in context, in my previous stint on Steem and Hive I blogged on very powerful people who are in politics, military and intelligence and criminal organizations. Exposing their business of trafficking humans, often women and children, for sex slavery and organ harvesting. The locality of where I lived within an hour of the U.S. Mexican border is one of the major hubs for this, and sees much support for the illicit schemes from military bases, law enforcement, media, and politicians.

I still have family that live there, most of my acquaintances are still there. I have a reason for not wanting any of you to personally know who I am. None of you are worth endangering myself, my family and acquaintances in some bid to make you feel "safe" that you aren't voting or interacting on someone who is a fraud or pretending they are artists that they aren't. If you question the persons legitimacy, then stop voting for them and interacting. Grow up and make that exchange between the two of you yours, don't drag me into it. I'm not responsible in that exchange. Ownership is just that, and if you can't handle the responsibility of owning stake then maybe ownership isn't for you.

I believe I speak for many when I say that any attempt to force us to identify ourselves will see several like myself move on to greener pastures.

Private Property

There is talk of censoring folks from using their stake now, because it is either self serving to much for the liking of some. Or, because they are cashing out to much. I believe some of this exasperation about the cashing out is due in large part to the fact that everyone was airdropped from Steem, including the most toxic account owners who went on to now rule over Hive.

Obviously many of them hold Blurt with disdain. And sell off to cash out as well as depress coin value.

But you know what, thems the breaks!!

I came here despite that from the toxic depths of Hive. I prefer a low value coin if they offer respect of property (no downvote theft) no censorship or censureship and the ability for one to maintain their own privacy.

I believe that these high valuations on real freedom that are growing so hard to find makes Blurt a place we shall see others like myself migrate to as it gets understood what is being offered here. And by default, it will see more buying the coin investing in their place here in our community as it did with myself and as we have seen of late. This exodus that will only grow if we stand by our stance on private property rights being protected.

Protected enough that not only will it offset those initial stakeholder airdrops, but weekly see their influence on degrading the coins value fall as their initial stake diminishes in comparison to those of us who add value here bringing others of like mind like water rising to its own level.

I saw one comment as an example of someone opposed to these new measures mentioning they were in the process of converting their 300000 Hive for Blurt now being on pause as they await now what the consensus is on respecting private property and privacy.

For everyone that speaks up there are perhaps dozens who just silently observe in agreement.

I'm going to close this out here with this.

Force draconian measures that limit freedom and ownership/privacy rights and you can kiss off Blurt going anywhere. Many looking to come here will move on, I will move on. There are other more profitable areas on the net for those who don't mind such ownership erosion and intrusion into privacy.

For many like myself, I will choose not to move on. I gave up Steem, I gave up on Hive, I gave up on Fakebook etc.

It was remarked on Hive when one with much engagement (logiczombie) used my leaving as a reference to prove something needed to change at Hive to stop those like myself from leaving. The response was that I needed thicker skin.

No, I don't need thicker skin. I don't need Hive. I didn't need Steem. I don't need Blurt.

I'm here by choice, and because I believe a platform that offers me privacy and freedom and respect of property rights aids my life in having quality. Take that away and the ideas and mechanics that add that quality are now gone, and like a free bird, so am I.