Totally agree that this is the right direction although we continue to adapt to the needs of the community. As the @steemitblog recently posted:

Ensuring that low SP users can transact as much as possible is our #1 priority and we will continue to work with the witnesses to optimize the system to that end.

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Thanks to the flexibility of this system, we can continue to optimize it in ways that ensure small stakeholders can take full advantage of this revolutionary platform while limiting the risks associated with spam.

It is now up to the community to determine the path forward. The data will start to be compiled to ensure that an adequate balance is achieved to ensure that new users are supporting as they are the key to the future of the ecosystem's value.