I don't 100% agree with everything you said. But I agree that the existing system shouldn't be thought of as OK or acceptable. It hasn't felt like either for me for a long time. I don't like spending lots of time and energy on a good quality post only to have it get no time, no attention and no votes. It's very discouraging, and it needs to change. Or Steemit might just meander forever but not get better.