I can tell you really care about the steemit society, and your descriptions are vivid.
I'd recommend you split the article into 2 parts as this article is excessively long. Maybe put the end part about bots into "part 2." That would clarify the meaning.
I really like thw theidea of not having to get the attention of a whale in order for my posts (which I really put a lot of thought into) to have any value. It seems if ordinary minnows like your work, (and minnows are the bulk of this society) then your work should give you some income. There is enough to spread around.
Keep posting, you've got so many great ideas!
RE: Response to @dantheman "notice-to-bot-spammers"