Great post.
This(Hard fork), is not the favorite selectable option,
But considerably possible one.
(and it could be a great threat to Ned just by hearing it)

Massive Premined Steem + Unstoppable Bidbots ..

Biggeset problems we are having on current Steem ecosystem, imo.

P.S - Recently @gtg and @jesta got removed their vote from Freedom a.k.a Pumpkin.
Do you still wonder who is the owner of @freedom ?

Have a nice day!