Some men and women are creators. They believe in dedicating their time and wealth to advancing a cause. They build things for others to enjoy, they help, they respect those around them in words and actions. They put their personal interests behind the greater good, and they always do the right thing, or at least try to. Over years of effort they prove their integrity and wisdom. If they do not have the means to contribute, they offer their gratitude and support to those who do.

When they disagree, they talk, ask questions, discuss. They make an honest effort to reach a mutual understanding in a respectful way. If when everything is clear the disagreement persists, they offer constructive criticism, they cherish the good and work to fix the bad.

But some have no interest in creation, only in destruction. They make little contribution of their own and impose impossible and arbitrary standards on those that do. They attack and slander the creators without correlation to what they do right or wrong. Whatever they have a gripe about, they strive to tear it down completely. When they disagree, they condone hateful speech, bullying, verbal abuse and threats of physical violence. Their only way of making themselves heard is by insulting those in front of them.

Bitcoin is only as strong as its community. When the goings get tough, when the community is torn asunder with infighting, when good men are subject to humiliation, when there is no unity, camaraderie or love, I take comfort in reminding myself who I’m struggling for. I’m not here for the destructors; I’m here for the creators.