I really like the #2 idea! Seems simple and maybe not that hard to implement for the devs?

Also - what do you think about creating new steem interface - a one that actually focuses on the social part? Steemit seems like a prototype to show that the blockchain interface is working but it's missing all the useful features.

I wish it would be possible to find a js dev that:

• would be skilled
• would have free time

Those two seems contrarty :D So far I was unable to find anyone that would like to fork steemit and make a better version of it. I even bought a html template for it but still no dev :(
http://www.wpkixx.com/html/winku-dark/

Edit: of course busy, steempeak and steevie exist but those two also just focus on displaying the posts. What about things like groups (something like subreddits with creator/moderators) or a "twitter" part where you can just post quick messages. Those can be added as comments so they don't clutter your blog page. There are many things like this missing.