Tone is important if one is willing to compromise or not. You've said nothing I disagree with and kept it pretty close to a balanced perspective.

The problem is that both sides have stuck to tones that do not show a true dedication to compromise and unfortunately the factions involved are not true representatives of the community. Of course, it's the community that's taking the flak and having our hands tied by a flawed system is stoking unhealthy stress levels, not just specific individuals.

Tense atmoshperes around powderkegs are never safe. Everyone needs to step back and realize their opinion is not that of the whole community. Everyone has their own cheering section, but steemit is more than a single section. My circle is not the whole of Steem anymore than the top witnesses circle.

Check ego at the door please, because two wrongs will never make a right.