RE: Sad, but not yet defeated.

voice for the average user would be so nice.

but our representatives are supposed to be our voice.

if they are not - then as @jackmiller suggested - we should choose those who represent our voice.

It may not have any sway at all - since - again - as @jackmiller suggested whale votes really hold the power over who gets moved to the top 20 witnesses.

but we have votes - and we are supposed to use them accordingly.

We all have the responsibility to vote in a way that expresses our views. I - for one - will be updating my votes as this all plays out.

Will it matter?

It matters to me.