If this hardfork makes the site more equitable then it will have been worth the upheaval. I doubt that will be the case.
We have maybe forgotten that it is a difficult concept (steem and it) for new users to understand and get their heads around.
With all the different facets to this network is enough to contend with and then imagine them seeing some accounts taking $1,000's out of the rewards pool while they cannot even transact? must be baffling to a new user.
It's pretty baffling to me!?
It would be great if we could dispense with bid bots but when they are the only game in town to make any headway here. You have to make your choice.
It would be a far more difficult to get seen here without them.
We will see how HF20 shapes up. It is not looking good so far.