There appears to be a small army of downvoters on Steemit that serve no purpose other than to downvote posts of content creators. I wrote a post about it the other day asking some of the same questions you are.

I suspect something more organized and purposeful than random voters and objections to people's content. What that might be, I am not yet sure...

I don't care that much about that little army or those who use to downvote. But this time I was downvoted by a guy who seems promoting steem and caring about it. I didn't expected that from him. He removed from me $7. For no reason.

While they say that they don't agree with rewards, they can say the same about others. But why only some should be punished for nothing while others always in the trending page every single day milking steem with creating posts every 3-6 hours. For some reason they just support them even more and look for someone like me with low steem power to downvote.

Here are the efforts I do to promote steem !

Politics my friend... it’s not just one person they will be fighting but the entire group all at once... think about it... the whales have been accused of circle voting each other, now if that’s true that means they will most likely defend one another also... this tells me it’s an unspoken agreement as to whom they are allowed to target without starting an all out war... it’s all politics IMO!

The random account votes are for filtering and building lists is my assumption... new STEEM has shifted from taking down bidbots to voting circles such as @sbi(talk with them for more info, they intend to stand their ground) and @dcooperation counts as a voting circle with clix being the founder and #1 profited account... @OneLoveDTube made the shift to manual curation limiting auto voting to service subscribers only when I first heard wind of this but I still fear being targeted also as founder because I receive those “random account” votes....

Check your words here : http://www.steemreports.com/outgoing-votes-info/?account=dcooperation&days=14

and people compare that with onelove and they are upvoting, really funny : http://www.steemreports.com/outgoing-votes-info/?account=onelovedtube&days=14

LOL you can point fingers all you want my friend, doesn’t change the fact we are no longer doing what the platform needs or wants from us!

PS I have paid out of pocket to keep services running for our community as have other members so yes our Upload service subscribers do receive regular votes in appreciation for keeping everyone’s videos alive that uses it 😉

I'm also sending steem to the account and powering up everything and use my free time to create on @dcooperation. Everyone is doing well in his own well. You started pointing at me the first. I wish you all the best and to all steemians there. I will not telling anything else because I respect you from your content.

Not pointing fingers but adding explanation from my perspective as to hopefully educate anyone looking in on the situation... remember one thing “content quality” is subjective and very few of us produce anything YouTube worthy... I know I’ll never make a cent there thus I know I am below the quality standard expected by the people we wish to attract to STEEM... which is why my content does not deserve more than it already receives.

Very bad idea to downvote others. It's just an abuse of power. If I have power and I don't like others post then I just ignore him never downvote him. We should be united to help each others not to harm others. Just promote steem...our healthy community strength is our success.

For sure. They are just abusing that power to show it to people. Maybe they want promotion. When I looked at the tweeter page of that guy, I didn't even see him promoting steem there while he said the opposite. Anyway, thanks god we have good whales as well. Steem is for everyone not only for those who are downvoting.

You obviously do not fully understand the idea of #Newsteem curation and why it came about... we all tried the ignoring thing which led to bidbot abuse and rewards rape... now people are getting upset by something that should have been enforced from the get go 🤦‍♂️ human nature is to be selfish so no I can’t say the DV’s are even justified 🤦‍♂️ Yet it should be something we are accustomed too but do the curators realize that they may very well be taking food off a families table?

Извиняюсь что не по теме видео, но ты просил напомнить перед 22 числом об апвоте 4 $ за выполнение задания

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Спасибо. Я завтра создам твит который надо будет ретвитеть.

Я имел в виду задание которое выполнил ранее вот к этому посту
https://steemit.com/hive-100421/@clixmoney/rwvieuqc#@travoved/travoved-re-clixmoney-rwvieuqc-20191201t224542823z
и ты просил для апвота напомнить тебе

ах да, когда будет задание новое готово сделаешь и получишь. Сейчас у меня нет доступа к апвотам а будет через 2 дня !

Я не против 2 дней просто хочу уточнить, я получу 2 голоса за старое задание на которое скинул ссылку и новое? Или как?

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Ну да новое сделаешь и получишь. Я просто сказал напомни мне о старом чтоб я тебе дал больше и как видишь за мной идёт слежка и если я апвочу хорошо твой коммент просто так то тут меня атакуют за это. Заебали конкретно за мной следить они и флагать меня за пустяки просто потому что триспик хорошо меня апвотит. Считают тут мои копейки твари.

Есть контакт!
Смотрю кому-то это сильно не нравится 🤔 толи зависть толи что...

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кроме как завистью я не как больше не могу объяснить. Но мне плевать, меня не сломать ! Русские не сдаются ))))

👍

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Shut the fuck up ! And stop created shit posts !

You're very well aware of the reason he downvoted you ! And he did really did it for good !

Here's why @therealwolf downvoted you, in case you forgot

[IMAGE: https://ipfs.busy.org/ipfs/QmdwFnEuZP3Hvfz2yoX2pwBpgb1MnNibUKv7oftfWfMDKx]

YOU ARE GETTING WHAT YOU SHOULD NOT BE GETTING WITH WHAT YOU CREATE ON STEEM !

BTW You mentioned a very great point in this shit post ( video ), " Do you want me to leave steem ? "

There would a a number of smiling faces if you do that ! Do that quick mate !

Fuck off !

| ###### @techcoderx have you seen what's goin on these days by this man ??
check this post and gimme a reason and justify why the rewards can be the way they are https://steemit.com/hive-100421/@clixmoney/ilkuomlt

Would appreciate your words :)

His account(s) have been in my mute list for over a year. Therefore they do not appear in my feed so I have no idea what is happening over there.

I do believe we would still all benefit from a more forward and educational approach yet that will require much more effort on behalf of those doing the quality control 😉

Downvoting is an integral part of distributing rewards on Steem: https://steem.com/steem-whitepaper.pdf

And to clarify: I'm not downvoting without reason.

I can understand your anger brother and I also think that downvote is not right. If one has any problem then first need to inform the author first about that. Just putting downvote without even sharing the reason is not fair and its because someone has more SP that does not mean to remove anyone's reward.

Think of STEEM as a company without any formal leader... those who invest the most have control yet may be at odds with each other thus the necessary function of DV... without it STEEM would have died by now!

Of course. It's just like in real life, if we have money and power it doesn't mean that we have to hire someone to killl others just because we don't agree with their earnings or with what they do in life.

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https://youtu.be/x8mDpyvIFqg

Blurt Stands — While Hive Stumbles Under the Weight of Its Own Shadows

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Friends, creators, truth-tellers—

Let us not whisper this truth, but proclaim it with the clarity of dawn breaking over a weary land: Blurt.blog is not just another platform. It is a refuge. A rebellion. A return to what Hive.blog was always meant to be.

There is no downvote button on Blurt.
Not because we fear dissent—but because we honor creation.
Because we understand that a voice, once raised in sincerity, deserves space—not sabotage.

On Blurt, your words are your words.
They are not hunted by algorithmic hounds or shadow armies masquerading as “curators.”
Here, you are not judged by the grudges of gatekeepers, but met with the quiet dignity of a community that believes expression should be encouraged—especially when it is bold, raw, or inconvenient.

Contrast this with what festers elsewhere.

On Hive.blog—a place once brimming with promise—a rot has taken root. Not in its code, but in its culture. A handful of self-anointed enforcers—@themarkymark, @Buildawhale, @Hurtlocker, and their legion of coordinated puppets—have turned the downvote into a weapon of mass discouragement. They strike not at “low-quality content,” but at independent thought, at rising voices, at anyone who dares thrive outside their narrow corridors of control.

And when confronted, they shrug.
“Oh, it’s not censorship,” they say, as if semantics could scrub the stain of suppression from their hands.

But let us be unequivocal:
When a system allows a few to systematically silence many—under the guise of “community standards” or “curation”—that is not moderation. That is censorship by another name.

It is the velvet glove over the iron fist.
It is exclusion dressed as discernment.
It is power pretending to be principle.

Meanwhile, Blurt stands clean-handed and open-hearted.
No downvotes.
No hidden juries.
No farms of phantom accounts casting ballots in the dark.

Just you.
Your words.
And a community that meets you not with suspicion, but with solidarity.

So let us carry this truth far and wide—not with bitterness, but with quiet certainty:

If you seek a place where your voice is not a target—but a gift—come to Blurt.
If you are tired of building on ground that shifts with every whim of a whale or warlord of votes—lay your bricks here.
If you believe the future of free expression must be free—not just from corporations, but from the petty tyrants who replace them—then stand with us.

The world needs to know.
Not because Blurt is perfect—but because it is principled.
Not because it is loud—but because it listens.

And in an age where so many platforms echo with the clatter of control,
Blurt offers something radical:
Silence for the bullies.
Space for the rest of us.

Keep speaking.
Keep sharing.
Keep building.

Freedom doesn’t advertise itself—
it is passed, person to person, like a torch in the night.

And tonight, the torch burns bright on Blurt.

@themarkymark, @buildawhale, @usainvote, and associated accounts:

Repeated downvotes targeting transparency efforts raise urgent questions about Hive’s governance. Automated tactics, coordinated curation trails, and alt-account farming undermine trust in the platform. When truth is silenced without dialogue, it erodes Hive’s decentralized ethos.

Key Concerns:
1. Systemic Manipulation:
- Coordinated downvotes from high-HP accounts suppress dissent, creating a chilling effect on free expression.
- Automation and alt-account networks allegedly exploit rewards, distorting organic curation.

1. Community Exodus:
   - Creators flee to platforms like Blurt, where downvotes don’t exist, fearing punitive curation over engagement.

2. Governance Crisis:
   - Hive’s credibility hinges on accountability. Who decides what content thrives? How do we audit power structures?

Solutions Needed:
- Curation Transparency: Publish clear rationales for downvotes to foster trust.
- Community Audits: Leverage blockchain data (e.g., Bilpcoin’s analyses) to identify abusive patterns.
- Reward Reform: Adjust algorithms to penalize manipulation and reward authentic engagement.

The Bilpcoin team advocates for open dialogue, not division. Hive’s future depends on collaboration—not coercion. Let’s rebuild a platform where truth isn’t buried but debated, strengthened, and celebrated.

Transparency isn’t optional—it’s the foundation of trust.

HiveTransparency #BilpcoinExposed #DecentralizePower"

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A Message to @themarkymark, @buildawhale, and Associates

Every downvote cast in shadow, every silence imposed without dialogue, is not a victory—it is a confession. A confession that truth cannot be stifled, only delayed. With each punitive click, you dig deeper into the bedrock of credibility, crafting a chasm between your actions and the community’s trust.

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@themarkymark, @buildawhale & Co,

How can you continue to downvote the truth, LOL? It’s almost comical how blatantly you attempt to suppress what cannot be hidden. The blockchain records everything—every action, every transaction, every move you make. Yet still, you persist in this futile game of trying to silence what is undeniable.

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@themarkymark, @buildawhale, and Co: While our opinions may differ, on-chain transparency reveals repeated patterns of concern. Coordinated downvotes without explanation, 'farming' schemes (e.g., #buildawhalefarm), and adversarial engagement harm Hive’s community-driven ethos.

Key Issues to Address:
1. Downvote Practices: Silencing dissent erodes trust. Constructive dialogue, not punitive curation, fosters growth.
2. Accountability: Transactions and curation trails are public. Scrutiny is inevitable—integrity demands addressing concerns openly.
3. Community Impact: Driving users to platforms like Blurt/Steemit weakens Hive. Creators seek ecosystems that value collaboration over conflict.

A Path Forward:
- Engage in open discussions about governance and fairness.
- Audit curation practices to align with Hive’s decentralized values.
- Prioritize transparency—publish explanations for downvotes or collaborative reforms.

The Bilpcoin team remains committed to exposing truth and advocating for solutions. Let’s work toward healing, not division.

Note: All claims are based on publicly verifiable blockchain data. Constructive dialogue is encouraged.

HiveTransparency #CommunityFirst #BilpcoinSupport"

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@themarkymark & Co, the choice is yours. Stop the bad downvotes. Turn off the BuildaWhale scam farm. Cease playing with people’s livelihoods. Let Hive thrive as it was meant to—as a beacon of hope, creativity, and collaboration.

Or step aside and let those who truly care take the reins.

Because the truth won’t disappear. No amount of lies can change it.

It’s over.

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The Bilpcoin team brings these truths not out of malice but necessity. We have no need to fabricate lies or cloak our intentions CALL US WHAT YOU LIKE —for the facts speak loudly enough on their own. What we present here is not conjecture but reality, laid bare for anyone willing to see.

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@themarkymark & Co we urge you once more: STOP. Stop hiding behind tactics that harm others. Stop clinging to practices that erode trust within the Hive community. Let the truth stand—not because we proclaim it, but because it exists independent of any one person’s approval or disdain.

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TURN OFF THE BUILDAWHALE SCAM FARM
- STOP THE BAD DOWNVOTES
- STOP PLAYING WITH PEOPLE’S LIVELIHOODS

Key Issues That Demand Immediate Attention:

The problems are glaring, undeniable, and corrosive to the Hive ecosystem. They must be addressed without delay:
- Downvote abuse
- Farming schemes
- Speaking disrespectfully to others
- Encouraging people to avoid certain users out of personal dislike
- Self-voting with alt accounts
- Self-funding projects through self-votes
- Promoting games that don’t even exist (LOL)

These practices harm not just individual users—they undermine the very foundation of Hive, eroding trust and poisoning the community. Such actions are unethical and outright destructive.

@buildawhale Wallet:

• HIVE (Primary Token): 0.012
• Staked HIVE (HP): 66,400.611
• Total HP: 2,421,539.226
• Delegated HIVE: +2,355,138.615 HP
• Received: 2,355,080 HP from @blocktrades (Aug 16, 2020)

@usainvote Wallet:

• HIVE (Primary Token): 0.066
• Staked HIVE (HP): 138,123.296
• Total HP: 715,745.407
• Delegated HIVE: +577,622.111 HP
• Received: 577,622 HP from @blocktrades (Aug 16, 2020)

@buildawhale/wallet | @usainvote/wallet

@ipromote Wallet:

• Author Rewards: 2,181.16
• Curation Rewards: 4,015.61
• Staked HIVE (HP): 0.00

• Rewards/Stake Co-efficient (KE): NaN

• HIVE: 25,203.749

• Staked HIVE (HP): 0.000
• Delegated HIVE: 0.000
• Estimated Account Value: $6,946.68

Recent Activity:
- Sent to alpha-5,196.000 HIVE (21 hours ago)
- Sent to hiveswap-1,000.000 HIVE (2 days ago)
- Withdraw vesting from @proposalalert to @ipromote 0.447 HIVE (3 days ago)
- Received from proposalalert 4.003 HIVE (5 days ago)
- Received from themarkymark 1,775.684 HIVE (9 days ago)
- Sent to alpha-4,245.000 HIVE (9 days ago)
- Received from themarkymark 4,280.527 HIVE (17 days ago)

@leovoter Wallet:

• Author Rewards: 194.75
• Curation Rewards: 193.88
• Staked HIVE (HP): 0.00

• Rewards/Stake Co-efficient (KE): 388,632.00 (Suspiciously High)

• HIVE: 0.000

• Staked HIVE (HP): 0.001
• Total: 16.551
• Delegated HIVE: +16.550

Recent Activity:
- Withdraw vesting from @leovoter to @ipromote 0.053 HIVE (Sep 29, 2024)
- Withdraw vesting from @leovoter to @ipromote 0.053 HIVE (Sep 22, 2024)
- Withdraw vesting from @leovoter to @ipromote 0.053 HIVE (Sep 15, 2024)
- Withdraw vesting from @leovoter to @ipromote 0.053 HIVE (Sep 8, 2024)
- Withdraw vesting from @leovoter to @ipromote 0.053 HIVE (Sep 1, 2024)

@abide Wallet:

Recent Activity:
- Sent to ipromote -2,459.000 HIVE (22 days ago)
- Sent to ipromote -2,486.200 HIVE (Apr 1, 2025)
- Received from yabapmatt 20,000.000 HIVE (Apr 1, 2025)
- Sent to ipromote -2,130.400 HIVE (Mar 8, 2025)
- Sent to ipromote -2,248.000 HIVE (Feb 2, 2025)
- Sent to yabapmatt -5,000.000 HIVE (Jan 25, 2025)

@proposalalert Wallet:

• Author Rewards: 639.99
• Curation Rewards: 0.00
• Staked HIVE (HP): 6.03
• Rewards/Stake Co-efficient (KE): 106.12

Recent Activity:
- Withdraw vesting from @proposalalert to @ipromote 0.447 HIVE (3 days ago)
- Sent to ipromote -4.003 HIVE (5 days ago)
- Sent to themarkymark -0.012 HBD (5 days ago)
- Withdraw vesting from @proposalalert to @ipromote 0.447 HIVE (10 days ago)
- Withdraw vesting from @proposalalert to @ipromote 0.446 HIVE (17 days ago)

@stemgeeks Wallet:

• Author Rewards: 4,391.77
• Curation Rewards: 304.26
• Staked HIVE (HP): 0.00
• Rewards/Stake Co-efficient (KE): 4,696,032.00 (Extremely Suspicious)

Recent Activity:
- Sent to themarkymark -1.556 HBD (Jun 14, 2024)
- Claim rewards: 1.556 HBD, 5.912 HP (Jun 14, 2024)
- Withdraw vesting from @stemgeeks to @ipromote 6.160 HIVE (Jun 8, 2024)
- Sent to themarkymark -1.601 HBD (Jun 7, 2024)
- Withdraw vesting from @stemgeeks to @ipromote 6.157 HIVE (Jun 1, 2024)
- Sent to ipromote -1.618 HBD (May 31, 2024)

@theycallmemarky Wallet:

• Author Rewards: 458.89
• Curation Rewards: 0.00
• Staked HIVE (HP): 0.00
• Rewards/Stake Co-efficient (KE): 458,886.00 (Highly Suspicious)

Recent Activity:
- Withdraw vesting from @theycallmemarky to @ipromote 0.728 HIVE (Jan 12, 2025)
- Withdraw vesting from @theycallmemarky to @ipromote 0.727 HIVE (Jan 5, 2025)
- Withdraw vesting from @theycallmemarky to @ipromote 0.727 HIVE (Dec 29, 2024)
- Withdraw vesting from @theycallmemarky to @ipromote 0.727 HIVE (Dec 22, 2024)
- Withdraw vesting from @theycallmemarky to @ipromote 0.726 HIVE (Dec 15, 2024)
- Withdraw vesting from @theycallmemarky to @ipromote 0.726 HIVE (Dec 8, 2024)
- Withdraw vesting from @theycallmemarky to @ipromote 0.725 HIVE (Dec 1, 2024)
- Sent to ipromote -9.202 HIVE (Oct 17, 2024)

@apeminingclub Wallet:

• Author Rewards: 432.57
• Curation Rewards: 2,829.11
• Staked HIVE (HP): 30.51
• Rewards/Stake Co-efficient (KE): 106.90

Recent Activity:
- Scheduled unstake (power down): ~2.351 HIVE (in 4 days, remaining 7 weeks)
- Total Staked HIVE: 1,292.019
- Delegated HIVE: +1,261.508
- Received delegations:
- @xykorlz: 624 HP (Jan 26, 2024)
- @bashadow: 111 HP (Sep 20, 2021)
- @dechuck: 104 HP (Mar 10, 2024)
- @hironakamura: 76 HP (Aug 23, 2022)

• Withdraw vesting from @apeminingclub to @blockheadgames 2.348 HIVE (10 days ago)
• Claim rewards: 0.290 HP (10 days ago)

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