Never got upvoted by curie and you're totally right about the author payment comparison. To write for steemit is not rewarding, it rather turned into a luxury: "look people I have enough time for some fancy-tancy networking. " I have to admit I'm quite tired from idealistic people right now, I really like your realistic approach. I hit on ths article via @clixmoney, he is no whale yet, but as soon one can vote him as a witness I am in as supporter!