not sure you are correct. the community at large has more invested in steem in time and energy by sheer numbers at this point. there is just no way a small group of folks can justify their stake given their lack of leadership, interested and interaction (or lack there of) with the community.

at least from my perspective, it is like ned is very hostile to the steem community. how is that good or reasonable? why is he not in it, a part of it? what is every thing so muddled?

why do they allow bots? it is clear in the user agreement/white paper this isn't allowed (except cheetah and such)

feels pretty weird to be in a boat when the captain refuses to interact with the crew. a mutiny is inevitable.