Pretty much right when I got to stacker, I got involved in some drama where I felt attacked by DC. It really affected me at first. It didn't feel good having someone call me names and put me down. I was new to the space and feeling things out. I posted something as a joke about altcoins, and he didn't get the joke so he did what he does and started shit talking.
I first started in "crypto" in 2017. I learned all the hard lessons. In 2020 I let go of almost everything I had to come live off-grid and mine Bitcoin with solar. A bold move. A psychopath move. This is a hard core bitcoin, low time preference change. I think it's obvious I am not a shitcoiner. But he didn't know that so I got over it.
I have done my best to acknowledge DC for his value and be kind every way I know how. He does a lot of great work and I am grateful. I have tried my best make friends with him. And yet it continues. Anytime in interact with someone he deems a shitcoiner or an "ass-milker", he is right back at it. He never acknowledges my kindness either. He says I am fake and I smell like shit. He seems very angry and to really just like spreading hate. Maybe this is just the character of DC on stacker. Maybe in his real life he is kind, but I doubt it. Either way, I am over it.
To me, this is bullying #705765. When I see him bullying others, it is difficult for me to not want to get involved some how. I don't like seeing others hurt. So I am writing this to all those who feel like they have been victimized. And I am writing it as a reminder to myself.
My advice is to not engage and just mute him. And maybe even downzap if you see him mistreating others. It gives him more power every time we engage with him. It's like feeding a fire.
I am an advocate for real free speech #789553 , and I believe the incentives here on stacker will ways win out in the long run. We don't need anyone to tell anyone else what to share. He can continue doing what he does and it doesn't need to affect me what so ever. Maybe he will do his best to hurt me on here with his sats, like he threatens, but I haven't seen that play out. I have 99.9% positive and productive Interactions here and that is all that matters to me I don't think he can silence that.
There are no gate keepers here. That's why I love it. No one to silence me or anyone else. It is truly unique.
So if you feel like a victim, remember, only you can take your power back. No one can "make" you feel bad. Only that which you give up, may be taken. I have felt triggered by him many times. And I am doing my best to learn to navigate it. This is my reminder. Since I have muted him, I have been enjoying stacker a lot more. I suggest you do the same if you feel how I feel. No need to go tell the teacher, @k00b @ek ,๐. Just take your own power back. Share what you want to share. We are in this together.
I want to see stacker and Bitcoin be inviting to new people. Everyone is on their own journey with Bitcoin. Some people aren't there yet, even on stacker. And I don't think they get there more quickly by talking down to them. I have never convinced someone of something by shitting on them. So let's lift each other up. Let's meet new people where they are and help them understand why Bitcoin is different from the others. Let's lift our heads up high and speak our own truth with no fear. Let's be kind to one another. And remember that bullies are just emotionally immature hurt people. We can be compassionate with them while not letting them walk all over us. I appreciate you reading this. It was kind of a scary to write and share. Mention someone you know that you have seen get bullied here. Help me boost this post so more people can see it if you feel called. I love you all. Have wonderful day.
Happy ass-milking, I mean stacking ๐
-dotd