I tried to avoid showing my bias in too didactorial a form, but on one point I remain adamant. Many posters on Steemit are complaining about how impossible and disheartening it is to get started as a poster here, which is why I said that this may be the wrong time to make changes, for it will be perceived as a move to take away from posters and give to those who already are making the most.
The word perceived is more important than some seem to realise. I also see comments, again and again, that 'content' is not as important as we claim it is.
The reaction by those who do not understand the arguments (like me) is not going to chase away everybody. Probably just those who produce the kind of content that makes this an interesting place.
Just before you posted this comment, I found and read two posts (a new story) by perhaps one of the best known authors in Steemit, @johnjgeddes
I cannot reward him in a meaningful way (moneywise) but I rejoiced at finding something good to read and made a few comments.
It made Steemit feel like a nice place to be.
No curator has made me feel that way.