There is a sentiment (and sometimes rightly so), of scarcity and that tends to turn the almighty dpos system into something that can be molded to fit many narratives. I honestly think the whole aquatic themed caste system is hilarious. Why can't there be Angelfish or Starfishes, lord only knows sometimes everyone can be a chocolate one! (that's a joke and levity is a good thing unless you lack laughter and in that case I can't relate to you and vice versa and that IS OKAY)

I don't have time to keep up with all the dramas but I do have time to write this which denotes how we ALL are responsible for how we use our energy and time. Pointing out that we all are curators is essential as a lot of newer users can easily feel disenfranchised or get a chilly reception by some and jet. How they react is on them but overall most users just want to be part of some sort of project or group(s) and create content how they see fit.

I've no real need nor desire to be a "whale" because you hit the nail on the head that then you get to enjoy "decentralization" under a microscope which takes out most of the joy and makes it feel like the very system supposedly we are avoiding. "When fighting monsters be careful you do not turn into that which you supposedly fight."

I have Whale friends and Minnow friends and just like who I like and avoid who I don't. If people would perhaps realize that the sometimes misguided sense of scarcity is intended to make you jump on coins etc....., the entire ride would be better for all.
Peace,
Axey