I'm in the awkward position of being obligated to publicly comment on something that should never have escalated to this point.
This isn't a threat, or an ultimatum, just a request that I fully expect to be ignored like most others over the last 3 years.

I've avoided this because I actually agree with a lot of the points raised by others regarding Steemit Inc's dissapointing track record as the  primary developer and largest stakeholder of our blockchain. 

I didn't want to potentially weaken the perceived leverage in the private "negotiations" that have been ongoing for the last week, but *I feel the need to explicitly spell this out* :

<center>**I will not support a hardfork that removes access to any accounts funds.**</center>

**This isn't an ultimatum, and it isn't dependent on Steemit stopping their powerdown**
I joined this network for its censorship-resistance and the ability to transact freely with your own funds is critical.			

I hope discussions and the recent burst of updates and communications from @ned and @steemit continue beyond this wierd knee-jerk reaction happening now. 

**We have a 100 Million dollar marketcap network here - lets not fuck it up :)**

**PS** - *Resteems are not endorsements/agreement, and my appearance in certain slack and discord groups is purely to keep myself informed as a top 10 witness. Take my name off the traitor list already, and stop spreading fud kthx <3*

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*If you have no idea what I'm talking about, check my recent resteems for more info*