Or maybe he just wanted to remind us that it's not DECENTRALIZED?

If it's not decentralized, it's not trustless, and not crypto. As you've correctly said, you have to trust him.

Either way, I'm not speculating on motives or talking good or bad about any particular people. I'm talking about HIVE's reputation, both real and perceived, and what we're doing to preserve it.

I hope you're beginning to understand the difference.