Yeah, that is a failed model.
Plenty of tipping platforms.
You gonna go to my patreon and sign up to support me?
Don't bother, I don't have a bank to send it to.
However, steem is doing a good job.
It can only be improved by more sharing from the top.
It's early, as the platform matures the distribution will improve.
This link shows a breakdown of the percentages that went to each class of user based on sp.
https://steemit.com/steemit/@bitgeek/payout-stats-report-for-8th-january-2018--part-i
Check this one out:
https://steemit.com/ita/@serapeion/il-mio-pensiero-sul-testamento-biologico
174 votes, 11 views, just signed up.
It's all a mafia around here,