RE: You People are so Petty and Tiny. This is for all the Whiners on Steemit.
Nice post which I mostly agree with. But, as some of the comments have mentioned here, I also want to see the world improve and sometimes that involves taking a stand against behavior which decreases wellbeing.
The "You People are so Petty and Tiny" video illustrates the point well. It's literally being said by a god. He's not in any way threatened by the status quo or the issues of mere mortals. Those who are high up Maslow's Hierarchy like you and I can rise above the petty quarrels of those on the bottom rungs. Most, unfortunately, aren't so lucky. Given the philosophical veil of ignorance and materialistic determinism, we could have been those unfortunates who get victimized. We'd want the "gods" to help us and not be neutral.
Now, given the context of Steemit, maybe all of that isn't really relevant here. No one is being physically harmed. Some are being mentally harmed (I've seen it many times) via verbal abuse and actions which intend to cause harm. Maybe not as serious as physical violence, but still concerning for those who are affected.
I must say, I commend your ability to stay neutral and rise above the pettiness (which I agree, makes up for most of the "drama" on Steemit). I'd also argue the world of the future is shaped by those who take a stand for what is philosophically ethical in defense of those who can't effectively defend themselves. Taking a stand may be costly on a personal level, but on the long enough timescale, it benefits everyone.
Well said Luke, no problem with taking a stand. This post was regarding Steemit only. I see the way people are treated and it is upsetting sometimes but I sit back and let it play itself out. It has been working out pretty well so far for the community.
It has for some, but not others. Early on, I tried helping some people who were being abused. That's before the mute function worked. I'm sensitive to those with mental health challenges because a lot of my colleagues in the software industry deal with it on a regular basis (thankfully, some of my friends are helping as well). It's difficult for those who don't feel the physical symptoms of mental oppression to fully understand. I certainly don't, but i'm working to listen better to those who do. Some people, I think, shouldn't be on social media or Steemit because they are not in a mental state to do so safely. We can't take responsibility for everyone, but I also think we should do what we can when we see injustice right in front of us. Sometimes it plays itself out well because of others taking action (and the negative consequences that often come with it).