I like this but cannot say a whole lot myself as am new to the platform. What i would say is that i think influence and power can always be bought or given by people who know people etc. Or simply: life isn't fair. At the same time, people who belong on Steemit, have good intentions, become part of the community... should see rewards, and personal gains that even extend beyond the platform, where others will probably fizzle out on here, perhaps after cheating for a short while.