Well, I did it. I powered down.

That's probably going to make some people sad. Especially if you actually like my work.

In the beginning, I remember saying I had no plans on powering down. And I didn't.

Nope. I don't need the cash. But since I get to control that Steem for now, then I might as well use it for something or someone else who could actually use it.

I know it will take 13 weeks to suck it all out. That's OK. Not worried about it. Not really.

I don't know how much longer I'll be active on this platform or what I will use it for.

If I step away and abandon my account altogether, I might come back in the future and approach the platform differently.

It was a good learning experience. I learned some of the ins and outs, what I like, what I don't like, what I think is awesome and found what really isn't going to change any time soon.

I didn't think this would have been a platform where you can be literally picked apart (downvoted) for telling the truth or for being authentic. I don't have time for certain toxic behaviors in my life.

Cyberspace is no different in that regards.

If it was honest criticism that's one thing -- but for people just to be dicks because they literally must have nothing better to do with their time is honestly just sad. To all you who fit in that category -- grow a pair -- and some self-awareness while you're at it.

Maybe I just haven't found my tribe or found a way to interact with the platform that works well for me.

But then again, as a new person, how could I have known any of these underlying things? None of it is advertised when you're encouraged to join.

And this is probably why so many come and leave so soon afterwards, why "steemicide" is so prevalent.

I don't need to fight. I just want to fit. Maybe I don't fit or "belong" anywhere...

Only time will tell.

Image source: unsplash, pexels, or pixabay. I don't remember which one I got that pic from. I've used it before.