Steemit Users Fighting Over Crumbs, While A Five-Course Meal Awaits Us All

(Hands off my STEEM!)
I was chatting with @officialfuzzy on Discord this afternoon about the bickering that often accompanies new projects or radical ideas on Steemit.
In a very rare moment of inspiration, I compared some of the infighting to a group of explorers landing on a brand new continent and fighting over the first pretty beach they saw. (There may be a reward for a visual representation of this scene, if you are so artistically inclined)
One example of this is the @whaleshares initiative, led by @officialfuzzy himself.

(Image via @lepton)
There has been a lot of debate centered around whether the Whaleshares Project is good for the community or will lead us all into a burning sea of fire.
The ability to do nefarious things - or what some would call nefarious anyway - already exist on Steemit. Whaleshares and initiatives like it don't change that. Trading or buying votes? Exists already. It's all called Steem Power!
As members of the steemit community, we govern ourselves. We own our Steem Power. We can buy, sell, trade or exchange our influence as we see fit. @kyriacos said it very well in their article earlier today:
People can buy votes if they so wish with their financial OR social capital. People tend to forget than having connections is much the same (if not more important) than having money. A group of people can decide to vote for each other for rewards because they have invested time to create a social bond.
It is no different than someone spending the same amount of time to write an article. Both are valuable investments in their own way. Whether we like it or not, it is what it is. There is nothing that can be done to prevent this nor anyone should try to do so.
While some debate how others choose to make their money on Steemit, we would all be better served by just focusing on how to make money - both for ourselves and all those who contribute to the economy here on Steemit.
@officialfuzzy posited that we have three years or more before steemit really hits it stride with regards to its market capitlization. As my grandfather states every harvest season, "Let's make hay while the sun shines!"
When man and woman awoke in the cradle of civilization, they had two choices. Stay where they are and bicker or make conquest over the entire planet. Lucky for us, they chose the latter. Expanding across the planet, creating incredible works of art, divine music and culinary masterpieces.
Yes there were still problems, but the good of humanity has always outweighed the bad. Hopefully we make a similar choice.
If you're interested in joining the discussion, check out the Whaleshares Discord. Feel free to ask questions, express concerns and offer ideas for improvement. Good ideas are often rewarded with Whaleshares tokens!

Some of my favorite articles to read on Steemit are perspective pieces. It is too easy to be caught up in what is going wrong to see how far forward we have already come. Thank you for the wise words @nepd.
Three steps forward for every one step back.
Another day over and further ahead - to put a positive spin on Tennessee Ernie Ford.
One of my favorite posts by you yet, nepd. Keep up the positive insight!
Thanks @matt-a - that means a lot coming from you!
Upvoted! When you experience abundance, life will provide even more opportunities for you.
I do not think it is immoral for some members to associate and support one another. The format of this platform does not overlap these forms of collaboration. We can not be all winners, exceptional writers, sensational photographers, or star chefs. But it would be sad to leave the value of the content in the last place.
I focus on bringing content here that I myself would like to read. I also participate in contests and such, only when they interest me, to make further my account here on Steemit.
I do my best to be a good steemian and spread the love around, resteem articles I enjoy and think others would too, upvote good content, and comment with more than just a word (I try to give enough info on why I am commenting rather than just hoping for a passing upvote).
Keep up the great work.
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It comes down to making the right choices and hoping that everyone around you will do the same. I think whaleshares builds a community that supports this concept.
nice post my friend, pleas visit me thank you
Good post.
The point regarding people investing time in a social bond is valid and in principle I agree. However for some it would be a little frustrating.
I'll give an example.
I made a post yesterday that currently has 12 Upvotes and the first comment immediately got 19 votes. Take a look.
https://steemit.com/story/@tremendospercy/the-words-of-malcolm-x-poignant-now
I'm not bothered as the comment was positive however I'm sure some new adopters would find it weird.
I have never been involved in any social media before so no Facebook, Twitter or YouTube followers so I guess that makes a difference.
And I work anonymously so no family or friends either.
@tremendospercy
I think the many overestimate the few and the willingness of the minnows to suck dick for much longer lol. Just do it they say... :-(