Hi @fraenk...ive thought the same thing since I joined Steemit. I just didnt ask why or reach out to anyone about it. You have a valid concern and tbh you asked in a polite and non-offensive way. The way that discussion was handle by those other steemians is ridiculous and downright wrong. You couldnt have been more pleasant and they couldnt bee more rude. Anyhow, if you ever do figure out the answer let me know :)