Hi and thanks for posting all this issues in plain and direct English. I agree with, well, everything that you've said.
What I don't understand - and it is not up to you or your post - is the lack of empathy from Gods of Steemitverse for average users.
This issue about reclaiming back our personal blog shows it well. It was requested myriads of times and nothing. Not one word. Nada!
Yet, yesterday we've got tons of minor and completely insignificant UI changes?
Are they mocking us? Or just ignoring?
Anyways, keep the positive attitude. It is not easy, though...
I think that different people have different points of view, and like all of us, the developers have to prioritize.
They have an even more committed interest in the success of steemit than we do, and we are part of what will add to the success.
Things just take time, I do not think that they would ever intentionally mock us, so be patient...
Many share your concerns though, so thanks for sharing your thoughts.