UPDATE: I just received 680 1UP tokens (my Steemit reputation is 68) for trying Uptrennd!

If you are looking to strike a chord like you did when Steemit came out, you are missing the point. Back then Steemit was unique, for the reasons you mentioned. But now, there is COMPETITION! You must

...the hackers are sure to follow!

Will do!

Exactly. Or for those devices to be used to hack your other home systems!

Seriously concerned!

Trying my best. I think those who are submitting, realize they need to word the proposal so it doesn't seem like a sales pitch, else they will dropped from consideration.

Add just a bit of front light, to highlight the subject.

In the end they will spend more paying the attackers than securing their systems.

You have some interesting role models. :)

If they are not prepared, they will likely struggle to get services restored and data recovered. It is not pretty, but giving into the threats is a far worse proposition.

That is one evil looking fingernail. Like Medusa or Maleficent.

A little depressing, but again it is not just Steemit. The entire market is down.

Mr. Dimon, that is called competition. It is good for the consumer. Either adapt or become extinct.

Yes, yes it is! Lobbyists can be tremendously powerful here. Some would say, far too powerful because they are not representative of the overall good, but instead just the position of those with power/money

Perhaps in due time. For now, the U.S. has gotten itself into a position where each state is defining the rules for their citizens. It is messy, inconsistent, and constantly changing. We need a more cohesive

Personal data and the profiles that can be derived are very valuable. For many companies it is a profit potential they just can't accept walking away, even if it hurts their customers and stockholders

Some great options. A helpful post!

Bad choice (not the the alternative is much better)

And let's be clear. Most upvoting is done by bots. So, we are giving more money to bots versus creators of content. This is VERY wrong.