Yes, that's what happens with the current Steem set-up, because of stake-weighted voting and big stakeholders voting for eachother. It has very little to do with creativity, it has everything to do with stake.

No, it is what happens everywhere. It is called the Pareto Principle.

Those who were on the short end of the stick, the creative ones and the real community builders have always been in a rough spot.

Depends on the view you take. I am a creator here, always have been. There are others that have started since me who have done well in other ways too.

Unpopular question: isn't that exactly what Justin is?

Yes master. Good master. Smart master.