Comment on soj.ooO DAO Launch by braven

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braven · 3/14/2026, 6:07:59 PM · permalink

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felbz · 3/17/2026, 7:03:27 AM · permalink

Hello there, @braven!

I debated whether or not to reply, as I try to only engage with those who are attempting to converse in good faith. And some of the comments I have seen led me to believe that might not be the case.

But seeing as I do not know you, or your intentions, and given the apparent attempt at a kind exchange and fair questioning... I have decided to give you the benefit of the doubt.

First, a very short bit about me since you asked... my name is Felbz. I am the moderator for Matt's Free Thinker Discord server and the Pocha community here on soj.ooO. I was also one of the earlier users giving feedback on the site as it was being developed, and I’ve always believed strongly in the broader mission behind the platform. 2025 was a big year for me personally -- got engaged, married, honeymooned, moved in together, and are now expecting our first child literally any day now. (Due date is Thursday.) Life's been great to us, and we feel so blessed with all the love and support we have. Since we have not been acquainted... how did you happen to come by the site? Care to share anything about yourself? 🙂

Regarding the rest of your post, you mention this answer about who I am as important and timely. I'm personally not sure if I agree. Have you read the White Paper that's been posted? Which part of that, or this post, specifically concerns you? You congratulated me on being the poster for the Interim DAO Council, but I personally don't feel like congratulations are in order. I'm donating some of my virtually negative free time to try and assist wherever I can for the betterment of this mission. I'm not gaining anything from it, nor do I particularly care to. In fact, my less active state on the site would result in less token share, by design.

And no, I'm not some official "Spokesperson." I just offered to post the announcement, as it made sense to me given my relatively neutral standing on the website. Honestly, a lot of what I've seen on here has been... disappointing at best, unfortunately. I am a free speech absolutist, and my mod-style reflects this, but unfortunately that comes with the territory of toxicity, trolling, and antagonism. This is part of why you haven't seen much of me on the front end, engaging in these conversations.

At the end of the day, I'm not sure what "informed" decision you are trying to make, or what I have to do with it at all. Perhaps I'm not fully understanding, and if you'd like to clarify, I'd be happy to hear you out. But steps are being made to try and get this website to be run by the community, as opposed to a dictator pulling the strings behind the scenes. If you have genuine thoughts or concerns in regards to the ongoing conversation with the white paper / information presented in this post, I will invite and encourage you to share (or join the Telegram group posted by dangun). But focusing on the who, instead of the what, frankly feels counter-productive and a bit unnecessarily antagonistic. If that is not your intention, then I apologize. I am simply communicating how it's coming across.

Lastly, I'd like to challenge you to try and be a more positive and productive force during this time of change, if you truly want to see it successful. And if you're that passionate about things, Phase 3 of the roadmap is all about the inaugural Governance Council elections.

Peace (and blessings). 😇

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braven · 3/17/2026, 4:18:17 PM · permalink

Hello @Felbz,  
  
Thank you finally replying.  I suppose we could say...you won the debate.😅  
If you don't mind, humor is often my approach to sensitive topics.  
All good here....hope the same there.  
  
*I debated whether or not to reply, as I try to only engage with those who are attempting to converse in good faith. And some of the comments I have seen led me to believe that might not be the case.*
  
One of the main contentions that I and others have, one member being @Sonatime, is that members of your board make accusations without evidence.  
To that end, if you have seen comments written by me, in bad faith, please post them directly into this conversation....accusations without representation are not overly helpful at this point...I hope you can see the dangers in making sweeping derogatory remarks without so much as a printed source.  All good here.  
  
*But seeing as I do not know you, or your intentions, and given the apparent attempt at a kind exchange and fair questioning... I have decided to give you the benefit of the doubt.*
  
Fortunately, for both of us, the benefit of doubt is not required.  
Perhaps as the spokesperson for the board, you are well aware of these threads and have understood the complexity of the questions being put forward here.  
I have read the White Papers, 1 and 2 for this project and the Joseon project.  
I have put forward recommendations and suggestions...as have others.  
  
*https://soj.ooo/p/sojooo/post/61ee4d425750b97dc16c733a19fff6b7*
*Please check the details already put forward here...*
  
https://soj.ooo/p/sojooo/post/fb0ce30ef7494794ef6875ab7f5a3e27  
....and here.  
  
We will get much further ahead if the members of the board were keeping better track of the information others have already put forward.  
  
*First, a very short bit about me since you asked... my name is Felbz. I am the moderator for Matt's Free Thinker Discord server and the Pocha community here on soj.ooO. I was also one of the earlier users giving feedback on the site as it was being developed, and I’ve always believed strongly in the broader mission behind the platform. 2025 was a big year for me personally -- got engaged, married, honeymooned, moved in together, and are now expecting our first child literally any day now. (Due date is Thursday.) Life's been great to us, and we feel so blessed with all the love and support we have. Since we have not been acquainted... how did you happen to come by the site? Care to share anything about yourself?*   
Hey Felbz, all the rest of things aside, congratulations to you, your bride, your expectant child....all....wishing you nothing but happiness and success.  Truly.  
  
As for me right now, I came here to introduce a pattern of exercise that has the potential to cure depression, cancer, etc....long journey....and here we are.  
The greatest discovery of our known existence.....huge claim.   
Can this site deliver on its ability to bring this message forward?  
And here we are.  
  
*You congratulated me on being the poster for the Interim DAO Council, but I personally don't feel like congratulations are in order. I'm donating some of my virtually negative free time to try and assist wherever I can for the betterment of this mission. I'm not gaining anything from it, nor do I particularly care to. In fact, my less active state on the site would result in less token share, by design*.  
  
While I appreciate your candid approach here, not too sure that having negative free time is what the other users of this board are open to hearing.  
So while we are asking for important and timely details....you are already floating the 'fact' that you are super busy...and this is you....Donating your time?  
Why the need to mention this....?    
Perhaps others might wonder how a project that is supposed to be life changing....yet DanGun does not have the resources to pay those working for the mission?  
I will leave this alone for now....seems contentious in general.  Misplaced?  
  
*I am a free speech absolutist, and my mod-style reflects this, but unfortunately that comes with the territory of toxicity, trolling, and antagonism. This is part of why you haven't seen much of me on the front end, engaging in these conversations.*
  
Yes...speaking of toxic, trolling and antagonism.....could you please take a look into this thread.  Two of your sitting board members are involved with such activity...in fact....they instigated and elevated it to the point of abuse and vulgar language.  
  
https://soj.ooo/p/positivevibesonly/post/d5fd69ab05dc32baa5c5e015d80ce696  
  
Please check into this, and you may come to realize much of the infighting has been self generated.  
  
*I will invite and encourage you to share (or join the Telegram group posted by dangun). But focusing on the who, instead of the what, frankly feels counter-productive and a bit unnecessarily antagonistic.*
  
It really is unfortunate that you are not already aware of certain very important details.  
This being one of them.  
The Telegram idea....was not a good idea.  In fact, it was a terribly uninformed and careless path of action that has had predictably poor results.  
  
Telegram....requires Facial ID.   In Canada.  
This point has been made to DanGun, Logical, Siouxsie.  
And yet...you bring this up....again.    
The sitting board....are the only people who went to the Telegram.  
It had to be held here at Sojooo.  
Any and all excuses for it not being held here have been met with skepticism and for what turns out to be very good reasons.  
  
You may now begin to understand why this feels...  
" frankly feels counter-productive and a bit unnecessarily antagonistic."  
  
*Lastly, I'd like to challenge you to try and be a more positive and productive force during this time of change, if you truly want to see it successful. And if you're that passionate about things, Phase 3 of the roadmap is all about the inaugural Governance Council elections.*
  
Challenge happily accepted*.*  
And to that end, I challenge you to find any other poster on this board, that has been more positive and productive, not or....both.....seeking success.  
  
Looking forward to your response.  
And again....above all this....good luck in the coming days.  
Wishing you nothing but success and a healthy addition to your life.  
  
Peace.😇

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