If that's the definition of steemit being centralized then it's already centralized as there is a centralized group of people working on SMTs and improving steemit. They need a focal point just like any other community whose sole job is community interaction and updates. Otherwise rumors run wild in the void of information.

Would love to have a witness who is able to voice complaints as well and thought out as yourself is all. Every site needs it cheerleaders in the beginning, but it also needs those that keep reality in check as well. We have plenty of cheerleaders for steemit witness's. Need a few more reality checkers up their.