Bearbear, it appears to me that the Steemit clan has become aware that their dreams of prosperity for all have been shattered by the realization that Steemit is just a smaller version of reality or the real world. The masses feed the top of the food chain. Just as the masses feed the casinos, only a few can walk away with the jackpot. The same as the serfs support the king. They see the same eleit, day after day walk away with the top prizes and they become disallusioned. Next they attempt to scam the system, then cheat, then steal, using every ploy they can think of. Some beg and grovel for attention from the king and his cronies, by throwing kisses and compliments, they stroke their ego. The uppers every once in a while cast a few leftovers into the school of minnows knowing full well the minnows will swarm around waiting for the chance to catch a morsel or two, but eventually as their hopes weaken they start leaving in search of another source of sustenance . Look at nature, predators do not feed their prey and if they do, it is only for one purpose.
Was Steemit designed to operate in this manner?, I don't know! However, unfortunately it has turned into what the participants were attempting to free themselves from. Can it be different?, it would be great if it could, but because of the money aspect, I doubt it very much.
Upvoted and resteemed ...................billytwohearts