in its earliest stages this is true...but only because steem is very new and its most pressing needs are in the realm of programming and building infrastructure for a larger community to adopt. However I can say that many minnows from a year ago who felt they made very little on their posts...felt differently when steem went up in price. That was from development and its value when adding to the ecosystem. AND IT LIFTED ALL BOATS. :)
Eventually this will even out and programming will become less of a focus...but probably not for a couple years.
That one line pretty much sums it up for me and anyone who may have a similar question. Thanks for your prompt and honest response. Also thanks for all of your efforts and I wish this initiative all the success!