i discovered that 13 weeks status-quo for power down in the steemit blockchain is too much for the concept of what we all call money.

Well, when I was young savings accounts with 90 day withdraw where not uncommon.

At those times savings accounts had 8% annual interest. And some had even longer withdraw times giving even better interest.

Only in recent times we demanded less and less commitment. But those modern instant withdraw savings accounts have barely 0.8% annual interest.

As such investors should not only have capacity to invest, but should also have the capacity to withdraw anytime they want.

If you want flexibility can invest in STEEM or Steem Backed Dollar (aka SBD). Those you can buy and sell anytime you want.

But those who invest in VEST (aka Steem Power) should be in for the long run. VEST is not currency. VEST is a commitment to the Steem blockchain. And 13 week isn't too long for a commitment.