The REAL problem with Steemit is the same as the rest of all social interactions on the Internet. Namely, there is no penalty for being an anonymous douche.

Anytime a system is created people will game that system. And if they can do it as an anonymous douche, all the better. Any attempt to curtail them, only makes them laugh and encourages them to act more douchey.

Feel free to call this Trick's Law.