A proposal system that only receives funds via donations
This will never happen. The cheapa$$ that I am knows that I will never donate to something like this, and have a feeling 99% of others will feel the same way and without one or two big donations it will never happen.
I think this is a necessary pain to help grow the platform, attract new talent, and create a better Steem for all. As much as I'm against it I know in the long run it could be a good thing for Steem.