thank you for this!
i really appreciate that you're trying to reach consensus regarding this. as it's difficult to reach T20 witnesses, I created a public form in my latest post
Share Your Opinion: Reaching A Consensus on Subsidizing Activities for Newcomers
explaining where we're at and inviting people to share their opinions. in this way, witnesses can come to us!
I think bringing the opinions of good actors from all different circles of Steem will be helpful. I look forward to hearing some ideas from witnesses about the subsidization plan to make sure newcomers have a good user experience.