I am still quite sure that it is not more and more (less talented) authors who are needed, but a stable number at a high level.

Yes, there are also consumers for funny sayings or nice pictures - but those don't have a significant stake. For these readers/viewers there are enough places online and offline where they can find everything they are looking for.

For investors who are really interested in investing, promoting and adding value, the current status of Steem is unsatisfactory and discouraging.