I understand your point of view on this. And I like your concepts behind it. I, personally, don't quite agree with the premise though.
I think it's a good thing that new Steemers are not rewarded appropriately for the work they've done. I kinda feel like the system is setup to invoke investment into Steemit. Both through purchasing/earning Steem, but more importantly, by causing a person to invest their time....consistently.
This causes users to actively use the site, connecting with others.
THIS is the key...connecting with others...you don't make money until you've connected with the Steemit community.
The more you connect, the more you will earn.
It is a great way to keep people invested in the long run.
Steemit isnt necessarily just about making people money...it's about creating a community and forcing people to connect with one another in order to share info. In my mind, the site creates value by the sharing of information....a crazy valuable asset.
Your post payouts reflect your total involvement with the community, and how that community values your content.
To say that people should just get rewarded for straight quality of work undermines the entire premise behind the creation of Steemit. Half social, half blog. Not 100% blog.

TO GET...YOU MUST GIVE FIRST

Good post...glad you got my brain moving!
Upvoted and followed! I look forward to more thought provocation by your posts!