This is a fatal flaw of the platform unless it's addressed. It was even forewarned in the Steem White Paper. Consequently, one would imagine that proposals such as the one's you're making would be implemented sooner rather then later.

"Steem is designed around a relatively simple concept: everyone’s meaningful contribution to the community should be recognized for the value it adds. When people are recognized for their meaningful contributions, they continue contributing and the community grows. Any imbalance in the give and take within a community is unsustainable. Eventually the givers grow tired of supporting the takers and disengage from the community."