Fear of Loss.
One of the key ingredients in almost everything that people do!
In this case, as you point out, the fact that certain "Witnesses" who are representing their voters out there have not taken any actions to correct what needs to be corrected says more about them and their "politician" like behaviour than what it says for the "voters" who probably are not even aware of these facts.
Funny, there is a saying I heard in a few different versions in my travels and experiences around this world:
"Give a person power to see their true character".
Funny how many of the loudest anti-government protestors out there behave identically to those that they are protesting against when put into the role of a "representative of the people".
Rather sad, isn't it!
It's one thing to use all that one has available to get into a position of power, but when that person gets there, then the real truth comes out into the open as to WHY that person did everything that they did!
Great post. I just wanted to add that I see this as potentially being an issue with EOS as well. The Witnesses on Steem are essentially synonymous with the Block Producers on EOS. I don't see much discussion regarding the differences but here's an article regarding the subject and the question of governance. If Dan doesn't apply the lessons learned from Steem's governance structure to EOS, I'd consider that a let down.
No offense, but I seriously don't like mentioning our competition here, sick and tired of people talking about what EOS could be one day, when we already have it all here on Steem.
Just need to get our act together on some things.
We have in place what the others are only promising!
All good. Just pointing out that similar questions are being asked by some in the EOS community as well. And rightfully so, considering the precedent set on Steem with the current governance structure. I've often said that Steem benefits from having a first mover advantage but that's not enough in the long run. Perhaps your post will compel some necessary improvements, though in this regard the lack of change to date has not been promising.
Will probably have to write a post on this, but all I can say is that "Money Talks" and that is the foundation to all the "issues" and the flock following their shepherd along the way!