Yes, but I feel that's the only way it can be done. You're not a true journalist until you seek out the truth, no matter what. Recycled clickbait articles are forgotten in hours.
Certainly though, I do think something like Steemit has the best opportunity for recognition and financial incentive. Hardline investigative journalists will never survive in the mainstream media today.
I hope we see a new generation of investigative journalists who reach their audience through social media.
I hope so too.. Can't wait to see how this proposal is implemented.