Yes, I’m relatively new here and yes I can be abrasive. And no, I don’t really know who the important players are. But, I thought I had found something special in Bitshares: a professional-grade network, and many robust features ensured by delegated proof of stake.
I’m sorry, I just don’t understand why abdication of responsibility shouldn’t have consequences for something as important as the witness.
Being a witness in Bitshares is the foundation of a secure network and is the primary mechanism to ensure that Market Pegged Assets (aka: SmartCoins, or bitAssets) function as intended. Without responsible witnesses (and a community voting to ensure it), the Bitshares ecosystem is less enticing for use and investment.
I mean no disrespect to abit and his many contributions to Bitshares. It’s just that running a witness node should not be viewed as an ‘inconvenience’ — many will gladly take the job for the important one that it is.
A professional network requires professional witnesses.
And that includes GOLD. Please don't throw up your hands and give up when someone suggests an improvement. Work to fix it!