I think there is a fair way to go before we see original content getting the recognition it deserves. Having used quite a few revenue sharing social media sites before (non have truly managed this and most folded under the weight of spam or their own mistakes (google bubblews for a prime example of one that spectacularly failed on both counts)
things steemit need to get in place asap for those coming over from that side of the internet are
a working follow button (this will change the game for the shrimp and minnows)
a way to organise who you are following
"channels" we tend to write about a lot of different thing but that can be confusing for those following you
a copywrite free photobank - copywrite issues will occur without one..personally i'd love this to be a way for photographers to earn by using an app to take their pictures (it proves they are original works and someone using your picture would act as an up vote.
a preview of a users past work on their profile rather than a list of their actions.
i don't know what the teem have planned but i hope at least some of these are on there.