I do think minnows delegating their steem power while they are young, is a questionable strategy.
I came here knowing no one and ground my account up, I am now planning on staying here despite not being a great blogger. Why? Because there are other ways to invest and grow my Steem Power.
Why else would I stay if I didn't want to be a blogger when I grow up? (not meant to be said with a "tone"). I didn't picture it this way in the early days, it is what has developed. I agree we have a distribution problem. However, I am fine with the whales earning. The more people who are winning the more attractive this becomes as an investment.
Also, we really don't need to retain people who do not have anything to put in. Either time, outstanding talent or money.