I agree it should be hard to earn, but that everyone should have a chance to get some. If the hardfork can weaken the grip of the vote sellers then that is a plus, but from what I understand the whales and orcas stand to gain a lot from more curation rewards. Those with just a few Steem will not see much difference. The big guys will say this gives an incentive to buy more, which should drive up the price. It's in the hands of the witnesses, so we need to use our votes with care.