The secret is that there doesn't have to be just one! Do you get it yet? Anyone can step up and do this, but it takes effort and exposes them to the sort of abuse you throw around. The evidence of identity can be made public for others to check for themselves. Can even be put on the blockchain.

Ever consider that people give a shit about Hive and not just their own profits? Some of us don't self-vote even when we get flagged.

I downvote abuse all the time so legit people can get more rewards. Sometimes they retaliate, but whatever.

If nobody does anything 'authoritarian' then Hive will be as shit as Steem has become.