Pay for them? No...?
I don't see how that's a logical conclusion. The only way it does is if you assume that 100% of my effort is put into Steem development, 24/7/365. It's not, and that's never been the case. I go 100% at a project when I'm on it, but it's not every day.
Honestly of all people - I figured you'd be excited to see technologies advancing and be able to see through all the drama.
The drama starts before the blockchain. :)