Somebody should tell them that they could also earn a lot of extra steem with voting while powering down.

Sorry I copied your last sentence but I can't put it better: They do not represent my views and have 0 authority to speak on my behalf.

I read yesterday that it cost around 1000 bucks, but most of these guys don't need to power down because of this. Something else is going on in the background, trust me.

I hear you but I'm sure that that's not the case this time and it sending a bad signal to the steem community.

I'm glad you stick your head out, but I'm afraid that both parties pushed the whole thing too far and there's no way back, my friend.

Exactly.

Meanwhile, all top witnesses except you are powering down. A very good example and encouragement for the community. And again no word from them, cooking in the secret slacks new surprises for small fish.

I understand what you're saying. I'm sure this isn't the case. But I constantly checking the witnesses list and those little piggies keep adding by their names. Something is brewing and you didn't convince

What are these guys smoking? We're doomed.

What do you think about this?

I'm F... clueless.

All our witnesses powering down??

But at the same time, all our witnesses are powering down. Hmmm. I wonder? Any clue?

So now when we chased the first big investor away it's time for crowdfunding? Good luck.

Well,.....

Steem dencentallized? Wake up, man.

Bu, but? They listed steem on Poloniex again.

That's true, as long as you have enough money to pay them.

Nah. It's just enough other posts to upvote at the moment ;)

I'm sure that the community would support your proposal but the question is if current witnesses would agree and implement this. I highly doubt. They want control over the blockchain and talk about