I do not want to use a dramatic title for this post, because it might attract the "headliners" (the people who click because the title of the post is gossipy), so the title may be crazy*
I noticed that two accounts I follow on Hive have not been posting as frequently. The first account has not posted in over a week, and the second has completely stopped posting after engaging in a flag war with a few major accounts on Hive.
I noticed this because the two accounts produce high-quality crypto content, which I consume on a daily basis.
First account
I am not sure why the first person stopped posting; perhaps it was personal issues, or they were not feeling well physically, or something more serious. They have rarely missed a posting in over 5 to 6 years, and I am sure it was not because of the market's state or condition.
I know I should have checked their account to see if they were still active but not posting, but I didn't.
Second person
The second person, as I previously stated, stopped posting because they got into a flag war. I really didn't see a reason for them to get downvoted for just a small mistake that could have been corrected with a few "I'm sorry" but it's what it is.
We know that Hive owners/stakeholders can be very emotional, and instead of resolving issues, they choose downvotes, and as a result, this person no longer posts. I will have to see if they are getting angry and choosing to power down, or if they just want to wait it out.
I understand that powering down is how most people respond to downvotes, and even if this person is an OG on Hive, he is still human and can react by powering down.
About two to three years back two or three accounts collided in a triple thread match to downvote my posts to zero. The first account started earlier, and went on rampage for a few months, before inviting his friends, they also did the number on me, and DV'ed me for a few months.
They enjoyed doing it because they could and no one could stopped them. But, powering down is the last thing I'll ever do.
I've been here for over seven years, and DVs won't chase me out, but in reality it has this psychological thing it does to a person, especially when you'reDVing them to zero without them doing anything to harm the chain.
I am used to emotional and physical blackmail; my childhood was filled with it, and I have had people bully me as a child or teenager and I was powerless to stop them. So I believe I learned how to cope with abuse at a young age and eventually developed thick skin.
I want to test a theory on the second account that has been DV'ed for discussing a contentious issue on Hive; I want to see how they will respond to these downvotes. I believe they no longer post because the DV is affecting them.
They attempted to post in the last seven days, and this group of people alsoDV'ed them, so I am curious how they will emotionally react to this, whether they will want to leave or return stronger.
I really wish we did not have to send them away permanently.
The account has been posting here for a long time, and they are also invested here, so I am not sure what will happen, and I am hoping these guys will put down their swords and realize they are DVing someone who has been here for a long time through various market conditions. I hope they can act like adults and realize that the chain comes first, before their egos.
It's easy until it happens to you
As I previously stated, I would like to continue watching. Many people do not understand what it is like to be in an emotionally difficult situation, knowing something is wrong but having no power or control over it.
We tend to underestimate how sadness, pain, and happiness affect our overall mental health. Many people on Hive have not been DV'ed unjustifiably, so it is easier for them to believe it is normal until they experience it for themselves.
Personally, I have had a difficult few days and have been struggling significantly. These are personal life issues that 99% of people cannot relate to, so I keep these struggles to myself.
As for the first account, I hope they can resume posting soon, and that nothing serious or life-threatening has happened to them, as life can be unpredictable.
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