It makes sense but what did all the other platforms pay people? 0 ... the money factor on steemit should be just something extra but I do get your point about some crappy data getting votes, but they built relationships with these whales when times were tuff for over a year ago.
I am still new here, still learning :)
Yes this platform does pay, but it can do better obviously, so is it a problem that I offer valid criticism? If this site doesnt evolve for the better, what good is it? Some other platform will come along and do what this one wont if no one offers just criticism.