The reward pool will regenerate and yes, at some point you will be able to "get paid like before" as everything catches back up. It is going to take a bit more time. I think you will see things get better this week. (Although, not totally normal).

Yes, I can see how some may think it is a scam. I don't think it is. I talk to a couple of people who develop and work for the platform. They are good people, and I don't think we are being scammed.

If I may offer a suggestion, I see that you are frustrated. Please take some deep breaths and let's talk this through. I do not have the ability to "scam" you. I am just an end-user like yourself. I have 0 motive or ability to do anything but help you understand and plan around the changes.