Thanks Rich. Yeah, I've been involving myself in other ventures on the platform and contemplating how to deal with intractable problems like I'm experiencing now. I share your view in this being the obstacle to progress. If it doesn't go away, I don't see a future for a Steemit blogging platform, at least.

I'm surprised that Steemit itself does nothing. Do they even care? I can't quite fathom the unwillingness to lead the project with strength.

I'll pop on over to your blog and and reacquaint myself with your writing. :-)