There is indeed a segregation of power on this platform and while many of the whales are trying to use it responsibly, some aren't and are only looking at personal gains. But virtually all of them are invariably supporting their friends which a affords a lot of mediocre content very high rewards. I understand why they do that, I'd probably do the same, but it still makes the whole eco-system less valuable and more segregated.
I absolutely agree that the role good content needs to play on the platform is downplayed by some which is only worsened by Steemit Inc.'s delegation policies.
Absolutely agree