I often discuss the concept of values in two contexts: a person's principles or standards of behavior, and the importance or usefulness of something. There have been times in my life when my values have become unclear, which is why I often rely on definitions, as they provide clarity.

Quality refers to the degree of excellence of something, measured against other things of a similar kind. Quantity, on the other hand, refers to the amount or number of something.

I distinctly recall arguing for quality over quantity during a Grants Committee meeting. It was suggested that the number of proposals submitted to the forum should be used as a Key Performance Indicator. I remember thinking, and perhaps even voicing, that a couple of high-quality proposals would be preferable to a large number of mediocre ones.

I have also discussed the importance of quality over quantity concerning active membership and member funding. One organization may have numerous members producing subpar work, while another may have only ten members that produce exceptional content.

Recently I have been reflecting on these ideas a lot, as I endeavor to fulfill my duties on the Grants Committee and contribute to BanklessDAO. However, I sometimes struggle to understand the reasons behind the need for quantity over quality, and who gets to determine what constitutes quality. I suspect that the answers to these questions require knowledge that I don't currently possess.

In the hope that things will change, or that I can help change them, I have been devoting all of my time to adding as much value as possible to the DAO. However, yesterday I was slapped in the face with the reality that I am not receiving nearly as much value as I am contributing. Many others are in the same situation, while some seem to be taking advantage of the system as much as possible.

As with many systems, this one is unbalanced. While I would like to say that I will work to change this, simply presenting a problem without a solution is no better than the problem itself. However, I am unsure whether I have the time, strength, or motivation to do so, as this unbalanced system has drained the last ounce of motivation from me.