Since there are only 354 whales in the entire Steem universe, it should not be impossible to get them to collectively make a course correction to ensure the survival of Steem. If Steem goes down, they are the ones losing a fortune. Vested self-interest would seem to dictate they need to sacrifice a little for the common good. Not out of altruism, but to ensure their own survival. $30 Steem would make them all multi millionaires. We will not get there stepping on the little guy. Just my two cents.