Ever since I joined steemit I've always viewed it as a country. Steemit is a network of communities with their own culture and way of life.
I'm not surprised with your findings. I always compare steemit to the Ancien regime of France.
This platform operates a pyramid social structure with whales at the top, dolphins in-between, and minnows at the bottom.
Like all societies steemit is undergoing change, it'll be nice to see how the social system evolves in the years to come.
I find these platforms highly fascinating due to the fact you can basically create economies from scratch. Steem has survived and thrived for two years. I'm sure it has changed a ton and will continue to do so.
It definitely will.
We just have to watch it and see which path it'll take.