Steemit comes up in 4 chapters across 4 episodes of The Higherside Chats Free Show, from January 2018 to January 2020.
Seattle Excavation, Max Egan Outro
Max Egan concludes by mentioning photographic evidence of buried windows in Seattle and directs listeners to his website, The Crow House. He emphasizes that his work is entirely free and unmonetized, avoiding commerce to maintain independence. Greg Carlwood thanks Egan for the deep dive into hidden history and resets as they wrap up the final episode of 2019.
Steemit Platform, Censorship and the Social Credit System
The discussion turns to the limitations of the Steemit platform, which was initially marketed as a censorship-free alternative to YouTube. Michael Joseph shares an anecdote about a friend being censored by "professional flaggers" on the site. Concerns are raised that the permanent nature of the blockchain could eventually be integrated into a social credit system similar to the one used in China.
The Crow House, Steemit, DTube Platforms
As the interview concludes, Egan directs listeners to his website, The Crow House, and mentions his transition to decentralized platforms like Steemit, DTube, and BitChute due to increasing censorship on YouTube and Facebook. Greg Carlwood confirms his plans to archive The Higher Side Chats on DTube.
Platform Migration, Imperfect Allies, Social Tolerance
Carlwood discusses his plans to try decentralized platforms like Steemit and D-Tube to avoid censorship. He references a Dave Chappelle special regarding "imperfect allies," arguing that people should be less judgmental of those who don't share 100% of their views. He encourages listeners to seek common ground and avoid the vitriol common in modern political and conspiratorial discourse.
