Maybe it's just too early for Steemit Inc to take on everything. I do think it's important that the Steemit site is kept functional and perhaps enhanced as it's often the first experience people have of Steem and I actually still like it, with some Steem Plus enhancements.

I've not looked into developing on Steem yet, but I hope there are good resources for and communication with those who do. We need to see lots of cool apps built on it to attract the next wave of users. I still think there needs to be the right branding so that people realise there is this range of apps. Someone who joins Steem Monsters may not realise there's also video, blogging and other apps available from the same account.