Someone asked me the other day if my students learn from me and the answer is, "yes, they pay to."

When there is money/time/effort/emotion invested there is a much higher rate of engagement which is why as people power up, they feel more attached to the platform and, care more about what happens here.

If the Steemit powers had of left it at the oringinal RC rates, those who value this platform would have found a way to boost their Steem Power, so no need to cave in imo.

I agree but, they have other issues to concern themselves with than the contant barrage of complaints. This way it is a short-lived compromise I'd say. soon it will be left entirely to the community and we will see who is here long-term and, who actually gives a damn.