Steemit has the potential to free the world from oppression, but like all new worlds, those who discover it or create it, will want to reap the benefits and remain on top. They see this as an investment, not a social network site. For them, it's great if SP, or SD continues to rise, and they see anyone getting anything over 25.00 dollars as "raping the reward pool." They aren't adverse to seeing "chosen" people getting rich, just not everyone equally.
I've been trying to use Steemit as a way to make extra money, but so far, I've only watched my estimated worth drop. (shrugs) Maybe it's because I don't have the time to post everyday.