Yes, it was on his blog. I was very surprised to read it actually. I have never had interactions with him, but my interactions with the other Stewards @abh12345, @coolguy123, and @goldendawne has always been positive. I've also looked to them with admiration and surprised another SOG would take such an action, to 'remove' someone from a team simply for having a difference in opinion/beliefs.
We all have our differences in opinion. That's the beauty of Steemit. Some people are willing to fight for change by being in the forefront, while others passively let change happen. That's okay too. I'm not an activist by any means, but it sure does strike a core when I see the abuse happen on a fundraising post, simply because the poster is on the flagger's sh**list. You're reaping the rewards on this platform, but why destroy someone else's opportunity to better their lives?
Then to see a Steward oust you from a team simply because you have a difference in opinion and want to fight for change? Let's just say I am happy you didn't drink the Kool-Aid!
Welcome new teammate! @davemccoy and I are both happy to welcome you onboard. We're all just volunteers dedicating some time to help newbies when they come aboard. We help in whatever way our talents best fit. I write the weekly recap for our initiative, other members write a weekly post highlighting our newbies, we even have mentors like @goldendawne. I will let @davemccoy take over since he can go on and on...(I tease him on this all the time).
On a personal note, Dtube your experience learning the piano!! I would love to see it and learn a new skillset too. I'm going to tag @amariespeaks on here too. She is absolutely wonderful and you two would get along great.
P.S. Even if you decide to 'passively' let change happen one day, we will never remove you from our team. There, I have it recorded on blockchain history. No take backs. ;)
I've been friends with him on facebook for years following his work since the Ungrip documentary came out and had many lovely interactions and even then I am still surprised! I have looked to him and @lyndsaybowes with much admiration for a very long time now, they are heros of inspiration in my life. I consider myself somewhat of an activist but mostly by revolutionizing my own life and in the online arena as I rarely leave my home. I've been on the forefront of a lot of change and have a hard time being passive. I saw that too re - the fundraiser post! Who in their right mind attacks a fundraiser??
Thankyou for standing up for me, I appreciate that. I respect his views on the matter of the 'war' nonetheless. And have a feeling it was a misunderstanding that I was participating in what he deems to be 'violence' of which I was not in my opinion. Simply participation because I care about people, about Steemit and the world we all share. And I certainly don't feel I deserve to be shunned over that!! One of the other stewards in his program is actually my landmate and from reading her
participationcomments we agree. Would be nice to have peaceful resolution but from what I gathered that was tried.That's perfect as I've been doing that anyways! Thus I have some experience helping newbies and have invited a number of people to the platform already. Sounds fabulous - I like the idea of writing a weekly post featuring new users to gain attention to their blogs. Yaay!! Helping me to help others, couldn't be a better offer hehe ^_^
Great suggestion re - piano! Glad to have connected with you <3
@beeyou you freakin' amaze me everyday on here! You always find the best people in need/on the fringe and bring them into the project! <3 you say where do I find the time to write but where do you find the time to scout out all that is going on? you're brilliant, my dear!
hey there @wisewoof ! sorry to hear what's going on but we are glad to have you :-D I love your post and all your rehabbing pictures! The dogs room looks awesome!
And BTW I totally agree the d.tube piano videos would be really a cool idea -I'd definitely watch. I love piano - I've always wanted to play!