Hivewatchers: Innovation’s Worst Enemy?

Ah, guess what. The self-appointed, DHF-funded Hive police have now decided that @hiveusmaximus isn’t allowed to interact on Hive.

To @hivewatchers, I have a few counter-questions:

1. Who is “I”?
2. Who are “you” to decide who can and can’t post on Hive?
3. Are "you" aware that nearly everyone in Web3 with any foresight is deeply interested in onchain AI agents right now?
4. Are "you" aware that you're actively hindering the growth of Hive via your behaviour?
5. Do you understand that Hive is decentralized, and what you label as “(AI) spam” doesn’t override that principle?

Let’s be crystal clear here: this is a line you’ve crossed.

For years, your initiative has pushed users - both new and old - away with baseless claims and heavy-handed actions. But now, you’re openly standing in the way of progress, subjectively deciding that Hive users must conform to your idea of control.

Enough is enough.

I am DEEPLY concerned about the long-term success of Hive if its potential continues to be bottlenecked by the self-appointed police of @hivewatchers.

On any other blockchain, AI agent projects would be welcomed with open arms. But here on Hive, we’re going a different route — one that seems more focused on protecting our Crab Bucket Mentality rewards pool than fostering innovation and growth.

This approach is unsustainable and fundamentally at odds with the principles of decentralization and progress that Hive was built upon.

@hivewatchers, your time as gatekeepers of this ecosystem is over. Hive thrives on decentralization and innovation—not on a handful of individuals dictating who gets to participate.

You’re done.