There is no democratic action happening here if someone owns that much stake. If as a developer or investor your ideas can't get any leverage or traction because they can be turned over instantly then what is the point of having a "decentralized" system?
-#3. I agree on this one big time, while ultimately there is no way to stop this, communications should be happening publicly on chain.
RE: The recent controversy between Steemit Inc and the community - the premine, control, and where it leads this blockchain