I think you're right, envy can be a big part of beefs and even more so on steem due to the direct monetary element involved. Anyone can see how much a post is valued etc, and they react based on their own perceived value, or when they compare what they have done to that other persons efforts. A big 'steem' problem can be that new users especially don't see the amount of time that person they're 'hating on' has put in a huge amount of time networking and producing to get to that trusted stage where they are rewarded.

Politics are a big part of it as well, I think. I am highly wary of getting involved with the political maneuvering on steem and to an extent this has worked against me in my networking over the last 16 months I've been here. The truth is, that steem is a group of tribes. Some people are in one or two, some are in many and a lot of people will get drawn into 'beefs' because of the political maneuverings of the heads of said tribes.

I try not to get involved in the politics as it 100% depresses me and I can't be doing with it in my life. Compassion, empathy and tolerance/love are the answers. You've hit the nail on the head. People can call me a hippie all day long for saying it but that doesn't make it any less true.

Ha ha, and after that epic comment @tibfox, I must admit I'm not sure which beef you're talking about, and that doesn't matter as what you've said can apply to all beefs. I think you've got the right attitude 👍