Great post. I just wanted to add that I see this as potentially being an issue with EOS as well. The Witnesses on Steem are essentially synonymous with the Block Producers on EOS. I don't see much discussion regarding the differences but here's an article regarding the subject and the question of governance. If Dan doesn't apply the lessons learned from Steem's governance structure to EOS, I'd consider that a let down.
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