Armand Sirignan
Vitalik Buterin's statement certainly raises some questions
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Vitalik Buterin's latest statement should not have caused this situation. Ethereum's co-founder spoke about freedom of speech on Ethereum, but faced backlash from Ethereum's influential public users who cannot accept any criticism.
However, the statement sparked a wave of criticism from the community. Many users shared negative experiences with Ethereum influencers, highlighting the contrast between Buterin's ideals of open discourse and the reality of censorship they face.
One user wondered, “Have they ever discussed the ETH/BTC chart?” This means meaningful discussion is often avoided. Another user shared their experience: “I've been blocked by almost every influencer on Ethereum because they don't like my criticism.” This highlights a significant disconnect between Buterin’s vision and the actual actions of influencers within the Ethereum ecosystem.
Comments poured in criticizing the mainstream culture of censorship and manipulation within the Ethereum community. One user said that a culture of censorship is pervasive in his Web3 industry, noting that the problem of silencing dissent is not unique to Ethereum, but pervasive throughout the decentralized web space.
The backlash also included personal anecdotes, with one user recalling a time when Ethereum's fees were prohibitively high and saying that influential figures in the ETH community would silence anyone who criticized Ethereum. Told. The frustration many users feel when trying to engage in critical discussions about Ethereum's shortcomings is a big sign that the community may not be as open and hospitable as Vitalik Buterin tries to portray. .
However, that may not be such a big deal. The Ethereum community, like any crypto community, is open in nature, allowing anyone to express their thoughts and opinions on public forums such as his X, Warpcast, etc. Also, anyone is free to mute themselves if they disagree.
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Armand Sirignan