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Whenever there is a shift in rules there will be a shift of power and usually people who have had power don't like the natural process of power shifts. Many times they will struggle and lash out to retain the feeling of power. For instance in the old system was unstoppable due to the limited number of people willing to downvote and accept the retaliation.
Whenever there is a shift in power it impacts others. For Instance if a new President is elected most of the former President's staff is let go. It is not a reflection of the performance of the old staff it is just a changing of the guard.
So a lot of people are motivated to keep the current power structure in place. People who feel they will gain from the shift in power jump on board to knock down the old power.
Obviously, HardFork21/22 changed the system and there are all sorts of big and small power shifts happening. What worked before might not work in the new economy or maybe it will suddenly work better.
Personally, I don't mind the shifts, it is good to not allow any one set of people to hold the power for too long and become too comfortable. I am currently getting downvoted by several big users. Haejin, Ranchorelaxo and Bernie. That's a pretty good group to have downvoting. While they are large votes, I have to say, I'm a bit proud.
Since the goal was to normalize downvotes I shouldn't be talking about it at all, but it seems many are concerned about the current situation and I just want to say, this is just the shifting of power, it is a good thing.
In addition, I think this is just another phase we have to get through while we wait for the altcoin depression to pass. Maybe at some point we can quit focusing on internal politics and focus on reducing the barriers to entry.
I thought about not posting, and my reasons for posting are not as noble as "Taking one for the team".
I do acknowledge though it is just as good of a reason as any other reason.
I'll just keep on posting...