I detect a little bit of frustration (understandably so), but that aside - I think you said it exactly as it is. It IS a buffet of riches! There is something for EVERYONE! The power of #steem is in the variety and freedom it offers.

Speaking on the "public" aspect of curation...

Personally, I think what makes Steem stand apart IS the curation aspect of it... and I have said this a few times before - People may BEGIN their engagement for the sake of reward, but through that... so many other things are born - enthusiasm, connection, encouragement, fun - and the list goes on. So it becomes a "double whammy".

What starts out for most as a "ok I need to engage to earn" - develops into friendships, mini-therapy-sessions, debates and discussions.

Take the curation rewards away and the social "incentive" that is driving an almost anti-social society disappears. This is the magic of Steem and I think it would be truly sad to lose it.

Speaking on the "curator" aspect of curation...

Curating may not always bring the highest rewards in monetary value to the curator... but I think for individuals truly passionate about the community aspect of the platform, the offering of curation offers a different kind of reward entirely - one which is equal to if not greater than the sound "kaching" brings.

At the end of the day, the "essence" needs to be kept alive. Holding a long term vision, or one which goes against the grain of the mass is NEVER easy... but like "they" say - easy come, easy go - so keep that in mind and remember the "what and why". "Rome wasn't built in a day" so to speak... but you do it because you know what you are doing is playing a pivotal role in building something far greater than instant reward!

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Spaces like Steem NEED people like YOU to KEEP on pressing and voicing these issues!!!!! We ALL need to keep on doing that!

Changing the ways of man takes time and effort! It requires authenticity and passion - it requires consistent leadership and guidance but mostly it requires the EDUCATION and REMINDERS like this to the people listening in.

Great leaders create more leaders, not followers. Great leaders have vision, share vision, and inspire others to create their own.” ― Roy T. Bennett, The Light in the Heart