Hey Hive account@timcliff, why not just tweak the algorithm to give more influence at lesser Steem and less influence at more Steem? Or is that what you mean by going against the white paper? Kind of like the $3 you can donate to presidential campaigns when you sign you IRS tax return. That's supposed to go to all candidates so the little guy at least has something to start with in campaigning. It's recognized that it isn't really a just system when someone who hasn't been climbing the company ladder called politics might be the best candidate but doesn't have a prayer without hundreds of millions in backing, which in turn attracts more backing.