I'm with you all the way. Steemit needs a USP that doesn't revolve around the promise of financial return from blogging. Content is a product, and right now, within Steemit, we have an over supply, and little demand.
Steemit could be so much more than this!
Steemit needs to attract new users by offering them a uniquely interactive experience with high profile "thought leaders", such as Milo, Charlie Shrem, whoever.
Steemit should offer more ways to make a return, other than producing content. Curation is just one, but how about if we could make longer term investments in people? That could be cool - like patreon, with returns.
Steemit is not sexy. The interface should be improved and the UX needs to be idiot proof.
Steemit should allow users to share other Steemit posts, in a fun way that rewards the original author.