have you considered palnet

I don't really see the use. I don't believe this formula being used is viable, and it seems to me that Palnet is just a carrot to keep some around while they continue to extract the little bit of value left. I could say much more, but others (some of whom have enlightened me) have already said it.

the way i look at it if FTG can stick around

I wouldn't know. He was evidently banned from visibility on the site. That was one of the final straws for me. I had been ignoring a lot of warning signs, but that one was to large to ignore. All I could do was shake my head as I watched many in my circles start claiming he was the problem.

I am getting rid of my Steem as quick as it powers down into a project I believe has demonstrated a work ethic towards a goal. I will probably read some of my favorite authors here when I have down time, but won't bother logging in as my vote will be worthless. It virtually is now, which is crazy as when I joined it would have been worth 10x what it is now. But the demand for Steem doesn't come close to matching the vast amounts the top stakeholders dump daily.

Will keep my eye open for your posts :)