As usual I feel you exposed the problem in a very rational and simple way. I also wrote an article yesterday about it and tried to figure a solution. I respect you and I share your views on the subject. While I have tried to get more engagement and even dedicate more of my time to write articles and comments, I do feel that support for the SteemSTEM curators is running low. I would like the curators to receive the rewards they deserve, and I am willing to back you up any way that I can. I am still very new so I do feel that my hands are tied but it will change.

I am going to PowerUp, I was waiting for a better market to get the most of my SBD.

In the last week I have also bought Steem independently. I thought that putting my money where my mouth is will send the correct message.

Also of great help is trying to secure a source of income outside of SteemSTEM. For me SteemSTEM is the fourth backer:
http://www.steemreports.com/incoming-votes-info/?account=alexdory&days=31

The article I wrote managed to get the community message out there and there must be a bigger emphasis on this coming from the official people involved.

Again, I will do anything in my power to help you help us! Because we are all going to grow together.