I totally agree with change, but the thought process and implementation without a test net first is worrying. I see it as the rules of the game will change and I will adapt accordingly. But to think this will incentive good content is not 100% certain.

Plus why is this all happening just before SMT's. Once those are out, each DApp will decide how they distribute their native token. Then this Steem issue is only tied to Steemit. People will invest to participate in the DApp ecosystem on the Steem blockcahin. With HF21- it just makes it easier for those with big SP accounts to work through curation to amass even more SP. Now they don't have to post, they just figure out the best time and vote placement for someone they follow. Bot votes it and voila. I have made way % return on my upvote than before.

Thats how I would play it.

I also see Steem far more than Steemit and making blogs/vlogs.