The article raises interesting issues, and I'm looking forward to any ideas @proskynneo may have in future posts. Putting the power in the hands of users with the greatest stake in the long-term health of the platform is probably Steemit's greatest strength, but Whales also have a great responsibility to the community, and if dolphins, minnows and plankton do not see benefits or the system is perceived as unfair, it could also be Steemit's undoing...