"I have given up actually trying to convince anyone to undertake rational proposals to improve Steemit's social media potential. Those with SP to effect changes aren't interested in changes, and have created the situation that exists on purpose, so they might profit."

Pardon the late delay, but I couldn't agree with you more. Pretty much checked out of here at this point.

"Steemit will soon face not only competition for rewards for content social media platform, it will face a Fakebook with weaponized LTC. Who do you think will win this battle? Invest accordingly."

Anyone who gets out of Steem at $10 or more is going to do well, I think.

"mined stakes."

Aha, this must be why you are getting flagged. Bringing up the skeletons in the closet.