Yes we are powerless. The voting % is insanely low as well, as in most cases. Without clear incentives, individuals wont get together for a common goal. A murky indirect one that tells them theyll be better off in the longrun is just not enough. We just gotta rely on steemit inc and ned to make the perfect decisions. The question is are they really capable? Or maybe its about time they step back and let someone else figure it out? 😐