Agree on all the things you say. Writing things of substance takes time. It tends to flow out of me when I start but it is essentially work what we are doing.
If we enjoy it (I do), then its great and maybe it should be rewarded if other's think its worthy.
I will be doing more of these posts, the more we do.. the more aware people are. When STEEM rises again (no pun intended) it will get worse and more of us will be needed to whittle out the crap.