I am new to the platform. When i mention to other people this is a big thing they bring up. The fact that whales can decide what information makes it to the top.
They veiw this as a form of censorship. I find this opinion hard to argue with.

The question is always how can a minnow with amazing content, get the word out. Bots are an easy way out, they prey on the concepts we have grown up with (i.e. advertising, pay-to-play)

I am actually super excited for the potential of SMT's. I see them as a way for (example: an SMT around physical sports, NFL etc..)
would allow people wanting that content to focus on their content.

In this type of environment sports writer minnows could be found more easily. Instead of attacking bots and spending time/energy discussing the good/evil of them.

I feel we should spend energy adding to the steem blockchain in ways that will help draw in new content creators.