I enjoy the promise of the blockchain community for the potential to create a community that avoids the censorship problems other platforms of which those interested in sharing and learning have been victims. By having more open communication, there is less time for the uncertainties to be painted by anxieties of the unknown; the Steemit community appears to be a place where people can interact with a large spectrum of opinion on any given topic and leaves the consumer of the information, and not the platform, to determine what information should not be given additional considerations. This skeptical filter is essential for effective decision-making and many people benefit from having forums to discuss these ideas viewpoints from which another person is viewing it.
From a very personal standpoint, I have always considered deepening my understanding a certain topic to be much more valuable than joking with a stranger about a shared experience but I have grown to appreciate that we are doing both in life, learning of our shared existence by learning of other individuals existence as well. Humans are social and our need for creating this global network has long been established, technology has begun to find a way to tear down the artificial boundaries. I appreciate the reflection on this important facet of our community and communications role in life, appreciate the discussion!
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