You know, you may have some valid points but we are ultimately dealing with a platform still in beta and inbound for countless updates. I think it's an interesting platform with a delightfully refreshing take on how boards like these can be run. I will stick around for that reason - if anything to see firsthand what can happen.
I wouldn't be so fast to draw conclusions either - I am very much getting the impression that the community Steemit current attracts are genuinely interested and highly motivated to help promote and make the platform grow.
Then they have ALOT of revamping to do.
They might have a lot of revamping to do - but they can only accomplish that if the community actively engages in the site's development and posts honest feedback and provide constructive criticism. I reckon your post here highlights some elements which the developers should take to heart, for instance.