There are not always different solutions. To make a car go, you need an engine. Maybe there are different fuels you can use, or electric, or air-powered, but ultimately you still need an engine.

There is not going to be any way around downvotes. You can dress them up in different ways but they're going to be there. This has been analyzed to death since before Steem even existed, and many times since. The conclusion is really pretty clear.

I respect your passion and caring about Steem but on the substance of the matter, we ultimately disagree. Sometimes what is needed to save something you care about is a bit of tough love, and difficult adjustment periods, not just saying what people want to hear.