Despite the fact that I am not applying these changes to my node, I do support the overall mission that the top witnesses and community/stakeholders are trying to achieve: Finding a way for Steem to progress in a way where the security of our governance and blockchain is not under the constant threat of a single stakeholder.

Hi @timcliff,

Isn't there already one or two stake holders in which hold a large say on who gets to be a top witnesses?

Regardless of that, I share your views. I think its going to be tough getting any big investors to take a look at STEEM due to this decision.

You have just become the 4th witnesses in which I vote for.