@razvanelulmarin Thanks for your post. I must be tired. Took me a while to get my head around your post (even though it is very clear).

I think the contention of some is that, some people are buying in, when others are profiting by selling there (labour earn) Steem to them. Your points are completely correct IMO, You can join for free, and the 'Whales' don't benefit directly (financially) from that.

The rules and conditions are the same for everyone on a TRANSPARENT Blockchain....