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<sub>Time to stop complaining on the sidelines and instead be a part of the solution, *yep.. I said it.*</sub>

That's right, after a bit of a holiday break the forums are back on! Today (Thursday) at 8pm UTC over at [The PAL Network On Discord](https://discord.gg/qQVdzZ). @Pennsif will be running the 3rd installment of his SOS forums and this one is all about **dAapps, Apps and Development.** He has quite the line up scheduled and you can find more about it [Here](https://steemit.com/steem/@pennsif/the-state-of-steem-forum-3-supported-by-dsound-thursday-10-january-8pm-11pm-utc-msp-waves). **Edited To Include His** [Brand New Post](https://steemit.com/steem/@pennsif/the-state-of-steem-forum-3-supported-by-dsound-starting-in-1-hour-8pm-11pm-utc-msp-waves)
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### Current Guest List Incudes:
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> **anomadsoul** - witness and co-founder of SteemOnboarding
**crypto.talk** - developer of Partiko
**disregardfiat** - developer of DLux
**dreemsteem** - founder of Spunkee Monkee
**fredrikaa** - co-founder of SteemPress
**hightouch** - founder and developer of Fundition and OnGame
**hr1** - expert in AI-enhanced curation and founder of Steeve app
**imacryptorick** - co-manager of the Israeli Steem community and founder of the Steem Promotion Task Force
**jarvie** - developer with SteemPeak
**paulag** - witness, and steem data expert
**prc** - founder and developer of DSound
**project7** - co-founder and designer of Steemhunt
**starkerz** - co-founder of Oracle-D and Promo-Steem
**thecryptodrive** - witness and CEO of Buildteam
**therealwolf** - Top 30 witness, developer and owner of Smartsteem
> **upheaver** - witness and developer

The best part is that it is a discussion and with the interactive chat, everyone can get involved. 

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## Why Is It Important?
For far too long we have been solely dependent on Steemit Inc. to take care of everything related to The Steem Blockchain. *Remember Steemit is NOT Steem, its simply the first App build on top of the decentralized Steem Blockchain.* Whaaattt?!? I know, it's true though and while they do hold a large stake and therefore have a responsibility to the chain.. it doesn't mean they should do everything.. and honestly, we shouldn't want them to. 
*No offense to the company, but we have all seen that they aren't so good at some things. I mean, that is to be expected though.*


### So, we can sit back and complain about all the things they suck at.. *or we can do something.* 
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 While many will choose the first... it has become apparent that there is quite a large group on individuals here who actually want to make some positive changes. **And it starts by coming together.**


### It's All Talk And No Action

Bullshit. There have already been positive things to come out of these talks already, @soyrosa, @therealwolf and @starkerz's work together got Steem listed on The State Of The Dapps website for one. People have been coming together to fight abuse, build tools, organize and well.. *stop complaining and do something.*


*Every action starts with talk, if it ends there.. fine, complain. But let's stop attacking something before it even has had time to make a difference.*


**Before you build a house you talk about it, make plans, redo plans.. over and over (ask me how I know). You don't just pick up a hammer one day and start building. I mean you could, but it probably wont turn out so great.. and definitely wont be the most efficient way to do so.   YOU HAVE TO MAKE A PLAN BEFORE YOU START THE ACTION.**

These discussions have led to people pulling their talents, resources and ideas together to help improve Steem over all.   **And you should be a part of them.**


### This Is Our Blockchain

 Yes, yours.. mine.. everyone's. Just because you aren't a witness, dApp owner, or some sort of community leader doesn't mean you have any less to do with this place. We are all stock holders, we all have a vested interest here.. and what happens to this place effects all of us. **So, stop complaining and get involved.**

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### Everyone's voice is important, and everyone has the ability to contribute to the change. 
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# So, Let's Get Shit Done.

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*I'll See You In An Hour*
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Much Love And Steem On,

Justine

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