Two weeks on the platform and the issues you state are hitting me right in the face. Along with my own experience, I've been seeing post after post exclaiming the need for something different.
I think this is an excellent post that clearly states a major Steemit problem and brainstorms solutions with merit.
I see a dichotomy between what could work and what could be adopted. The #1 problem I'm seeing is to understand (which I do not yet) and communicate to the whales how they would benefit. A major challenge with the current success they are reaping. I hear lip service saying long term health of the platform is their priority, but I see actions that say otherwise.
Any adoptable solution has to be a "win/win" now for all. Can we find one?
If we want to use this revolutionary technology to derogate from monopolistic power, why do we re-create it almost instantly?
Thank you for a stimulating post.