The downvoters looked at this account.

It had crept slowly through the undergrowth of the reward forest, never interacting only taking.

Was this a legitimate community member? They mused.

But the Salamander King had the final say.

What use have we of leeches who add nothing and only take?

His voice echoed through the dappled glades and the downvoters blurred through the canopy and struck.

The leech wailed and spat at them but slowly grew weaker until it stilled.

Some say that on the darker days they can hear it still.