I think having some staked Steem is a very good Idea, and for those that are looking long term the more staked the better. I really have no problem though with those that want to convert their rewards to fiat currency, and spending it.

I really do not think leech is an appropriate term for those that do convert their rewards to fiat. For steem to prosper and grow there needs to be a two way path. Those people that take may brag about their rewards to others, this means steem gets free advertising via word of mouth.

I see no difference in a small account or a large account taking steem out and spending it in the real world. If the builders of the steem crypto coin want the use of their coin to spread, then rewards at some point must be converted to be spent in an off-line manner.

Is there really a difference between some one that invest $10,000 and some one that invest $0.00 in steem and both removing rewards? One can say that he/she invested, and is only taking out earned interest, but that a person who invested zero when they take out rewards they worked for and were gifted by other users they are a Leech,?...I'm sorry but there needs to be a two way street for steem to grow, and with out removal of steem from the system and converted to fiat to use, it becomes a useless token.