I can totally understand your point, but I'm not ready to give up. There are so many dead accounts out there, due to all the people who leave Steemit, and even if we will never reach the same levels as whales or dolphins, we should be able to close the gap between red fish and dolphins at least. With better distribution and more support from whales and dolphins, we could definitely create a sturdy foundation to stand on for all of us.
And I truly believe that it's something doable, even if it seems impossible... But it will require tons of time.