Hello @timcliff I do really agreed with your change proposal, I do also decided to make a post presenting my opinion towards this subject, and also in a expectation that it could bring more people to inside this good discussion.
I'll let a link here, just in case you had some spare time to have a look, I your feedback would be really appreciated!

https://steemit.com/steemit/@andyluy/how-changes-are-made-on-steemit

Thank you for being such a great witnesses !

Steem on!