"Marky is basically like a Senator, or a justice on the supreme court (if there were 20 justices)."

And that speaks volumes as to the cesspool that Steemit has become.

"You might consider trying to ease back on the ad hominem attacks and accusations."

I thought I did that 3 days ago when we started this dialog. But then today, out of the blue, for no reason whatsoever, @themarkymark decided to downvote 9 more of my comments. Now that is a lousy slimball regardless of who he is, or what position he may hold within Steemit. And it is for that exact reason that I am quite confident that Steemit will not survive.

"Your only chance at all is to try and reason with them calmly."

From experience, I have found that it is impossible to reason with vindictive people like @themarkymark, just like trying to reason with Nancy Pelosi, Adam Schiff, Chuck Schumer, or in fact most of the Democrats. They all live in their own little world, devoid of reality or of fair play.

"So, you're kinda digging your own grave."

Not really, because I'm out of here as soon as my power down is completed. I want no part of anything controlled by such jerks, and I think you will find that most Steemit members, past and present, feel exactly the same way.