I agree. It does seem as though a disproportionate share of pool rewards were allocated towards 'celeb' endorsed piecemeal contributions.

A great idea who's time has come, doesn't need this kind of tacky endorsement.

There is a raft of creative talent here on Steemit, and I found it pretty sad that reality T.V level offerings were making bank, when lovingly crafted works of passion, from uniquely gifted individuals were falling by the wayside.

Hopefully we're past all that now though.

One can live in hope.