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I feel like it will be. People didn't like the unfairness of the platform and it didn't make sense for investors to bring in outside money because their vote still wouldn't be worth enough before.
The "experiment" was a good idea and helped a lot I feel this will be a step forward as well. Hearing that this was being addressed honestly raised my hopes. I feel like it is all a big reason for the renewed interest in STEEM and this platform.

Yes I think the linear rewards thingiemajig will work wonders, the effects of it can already be seen to a lesser degree in recent months :)