@nonameslefttouse the implementation of a REDPOS protocol would indeed need a very well thought REP system (account age should be a parameter, of course). I am aware that the current REP on STEEM was programmed as a bandaid because @blocktrades explained that point, he is also working on a better REP system.

On the other hand, a simple hardfork using the same DPOS protocol is a very short term meassure. The need to evolve into a REDPOS surges because the DPOS flaws are already exposed. But REDPOS is just a philosophy, a guideline. The actual implementation requires good development.

I'm not focused on development, just focused on trying to explain why a STEEM hard-fork on the same DPOS philosophy is not a long term solution for a social blockchain.