From what you say about things being done behind the scenes it sounds a lot like the last hf, shame if it is the case. From the limited info I have it sounds as if those making changes want more investment to raise the price(no probs with that) I just don't understand how reducing author payouts and passing it to curators is a game changer. I would have thought there were better ways, preferably without upsetting/targeting a large portion of your own community. I have to agree with another comment you received about steemit.inc selling vast amounts of steem on a regular basis, That's like trying to build a house while selling your bricks...