Once the status of a member of a community no longer depends on the ability to create, but on the ability to gain power and status alone, it will gradually decay into a simulacrum of its former self, while the original creators become irrelevant or are driven out.
Appreciate Visa's effort here. Shows promise of a brighter future for him and those involved.
Wishing all the best during what appears to be a difficult road ahead.
I'm often tempted to post a cryptic apology out of the blue just to see what happens
"I just want to say: I'm sorry. I fucked up. I deeply regret my actions and the hurt I have caused others. I promise to do better."
people: wtf did you do?
me: [gestures around vaguely]
@sonyasupposedly "What is causing the 'can't' or inability to share" is my go-to question.
Usually brings up some fear which is caused by some conflict within me. After that is resolved I typically don't find my Big Fuckin Point very big.
Sometimes I do. So, I say it.