I'm sorry but I cannot accept that. Even if you start from zero and you make an effort, post every day, use all your upvotes for curation, write lots of comments and replies, and power everything up, maybe put a bit of money in too, even if it's just a handful of STEEM here and there, you will grow very quickly.
How can anyone possibly say they haven't been given enough opportunity by this platform? What do other websites pay you? Nothing!
This is real life, it's competitive. You have to really work hard to be successful and get the big bucks, and not everyone is going to make it. I think lots of people are just lazy and entitled, and are having a tantrum like little spoilt children, trying to break another kid's toys. I'm sorry, that's how it is.
Yes, this is the crux of your argument, and an important point.
@hitmeasap is saying, that something other than the freest of free markets might help main stream adoption faster which might help us all more in the long run with token price.
Your points that any cent is a bonus, is very true too. It may not lead to main stream adoption though. I am loath to admit it, but main stream might be a bunch of whiners.
Hard work and effort. That's what it takes to succeed on Steemit and in life.
However, people would never stay as active Steemians without support or gratification... They could stay on Facebook and instagram for that.
People join Steemit for the money. For the opportunity they have. They can earn money.
That is why I personally believe, it's better for Steemit as a community to spread the reward. A little bit of rewards to tons of people rather than a huge slice of the pie to just a handful of authors. That's what I believe is for the best.
Thanks for the great discussion!
Thank you too! I'm honestly not trying to be antagonistic, jut venting a little I guess. I appreciate the discussion too!