Isn't it odd how so many are willing to sacrifice the multi billions of dollars the arts and entertainment scene generates every year just to sell a few votes and hold the actual content producers back? It's so incredibly counterproductive, yet continues. I've never been able to figure that one out. If you put the artist on stage, you get a packed house. An empty stage means empty seats.
Once people figure that out, genuine talent will rise up, and these investors will make a shit ton of money. Until then, they get peanuts.
It's a continuing problem in the arts. Artists themselves usually find it hard to sell themselves so there will always be others to take advantage of that. I hope in this new era of Blockchains like Steem. there will be more opportunities to monetize and with cheques and balances make sure the rewards go to the right people.