The hardfork might've been trouble for the bigger accounts. I haven't been here long enough to know exactly what it is. But I've noticed that it's quite beneficial to the smaller accounts.
My votes are worth more on my 7th day and most my posts and above a dollar and 50 cents. This is a great way to gain interest of the smaller audience, get them to create and help them earn enough steem to be able to reinvest at a pace that's not too painstaking.
Plus now the 50:50 payout or even 0:100 payout seems quite appealing. I'm definitely going to take this community long term and stay bent on reinvesting, working my way up during my student years! (Another 2-3 years) and be a part of this wonderful community for the love and acceptance it holds.
Thank you Steem higher ups and general community. - much appreciated <3