The price in SBD definitely makes a huge difference and I don't really understand why anyone would want to see the price lowered back to $1 as many (such as yourself) would lose out as you mentioned in your post. I don't earn a great deal, but I am proud of what little bit I do have and post because I want to grow my account NOT lose out.
I'm all for seeing SBD soar to greater heights but I'm not sure how to go about helping make that happen other than buying Steem myself, which I am considering.