I hate to disagree with you after such a nice compliment, but I don't think the system needs a rework. I think it works just fine.
What this platform needs is some better content creators who have methods of earning money in addition to revenue generated by their posts.
but if we let such kind loopholes in steemit, that means we are inviting cockroaches inside. :)
How do you propose one monetizes the skill of writing in the current fake-numers, rock-bottom-click-prices online-advertising market?