First of all, when I created this post announcing my retirement, I didn't imagine the level of support I received afterwards.
I just thought it was going to be like 'eh, who cares, we're sorry making that decision' and move on. Yet, it didn't happen that way. @crypto.piotr expressed his feelings on the matter and indeed, people have different opinions, maybe I was too fierce also in defending my beliefs and upvoted my post, plus @xpilar offered another 2500 SP as a sign of peace and good intentions - I surely didn't expect that.
At the end of the day, though,@creativeblue did have the highest % increase & won. While I still disagree with the way he did it, I can accept he was the #1 winner for #SPUD4STEEM August contest. Still, I would like to recommend to @kiwiscanfly to constantly adjust the rules so that all users have a fair chance to win the awards, no matter their background or if they are part of/are supported by an influential group or not. Like with all ideas with not much history behind - you started managing #SPUD4STEEM after the fork, right? - there will be flaws and those flaws need to be taken care of so that the spirit of the contest remains intact. That is my honest opinion.
With that being said, you convinced me to accept the #2 place in #SPUD4STEEM August contest and awards associated with it. Thank you for your support. I will definitely try to do my best moving forward and bring value here, the best I can.
Here is my mugshot :)))
Also shout-out to all sponsors that made this possible @xpilar, @reflektor, @hingsten, @bippe, @steemcurator01, @ciska, @kiwi-crypto, @steem-supporter, @stephenkendal & @steemchiller.
Stay safe everyone & stay healthy.