I won't argue about the problems as the first thing we need to do is accept that there are issues here. That is how we begin to fix them. I will argue about there being better chains to develop on as STEEM is fast and free to operate on and cheap to run with Steemit.inc and MIRA. Look at @steemmonsters which is showing us how a dapp should be built. It's a long way ahead of anything i have seen on other chains.
We now have SCOT and separate communities will be coming during the year with tools and mobile adaption. My main issues is with the fact that steemit don't put enough value in it's users which is the base for all of this development. If you look after the people then they will work to improve the system. It has taken a long time to bypass the company but that is starting to happen as distribution is being spread outwards.
Steemit.inc should focus on the development side of the chain and then empower other groups to build the communities and apps. All they really need to do is give us the tools and the people will do the rest. Unfortunately they have spend 3 years not putting together the communities and tokens that @aggroed and @yabamatt did in 6 months with less people and money.
Either way we are moving in a better direction right now.