You're right about forking. It's been done before, and will be done again. Why not right now?

I like the proposals for witness changes, but not regarding downvotes. 'Major' witnesses is not well defined for me. Also, having the witnesses authorize every downvote isn't gonna work. I agree that something needed to be done about flags. Not sure it still does, but that's something I'll be happy to consider more going forward.

That's an interesting powerdown schedule, and I might like it. Not sure yet though.

Thanks!