They are already running (the whales) people on the exchanges always say that the 2 year power down is the sole reason not for joining. Even steemit devs etc realize the need for way more incentive. I mean what is more important actual meaningful payouts like before for more users (due to way more larger investors joining as their SP is not trapped for 2 years) Right now steemit needs a push, not to rule out a future increase in time though. When the size of steemit warrants it. You would gain more than me! ;) but like you i'd prefer to hold than sell. The ones that really want to hold will even if the power down is dropped to 3 days. Just will help the power be worth more and steem itself.