Thank you @blunderbabe!
I agree, its all about money even though Steemit was created for the "common man" where everyone has an equal chance.
If thats the case then why are we divided between minnows, dolphins and whales?
Mankind may never change.
See that's exactly why I don't believe Steemit was created for the common man :-/ I don't think many things are. Now I love this platform, I do - but remember the creators own something like 84% of all existing Steem.
That said - it certainly gives the 'common man' a higher chance to succeed then other platforms. But I think believing this was ever something where everyone has an equal chance is wishful thinking - as, since you pointed out, there is a hierarchy based 100% on monetary wealth.
hugs back.