The more I settle in with the this new platform the more I am able to see the potential that Steem has to offer. However, that doesn't mean Steem is a flawless platform by any means. I understand that we are very much in it's infancy but I wanted to raise an issue that I see with Steem Power to get the community's feedback.
The issue that I have with Steem Power is that it seems we are still in a situation where the rich get richer. Since Steem Power can both be bought and earned we are in a situation where a select few (the whales) have great influence over those that do not have as much in Steem Power. The amount of Steem Power SHOULD dictate your voting and curation power but NOT if Steem Power can be bought. This sounds way too similar to most governing bodies and politicians. People that have bought they way into power and are now decision makers.
If Steem is a 'Platform of the People' then Steem Power needs to be earned, not bought.
This is just an observation. I look forward to the dialog that it creates.
