@bigtom13 I agree that there are some things that are intentional like holding down the number of sign ups approved. I think the development team is trying to make sure the system isnt overloaded.

And yes, as I mentioned, the website itself leaves a bit to be desired. There are issues with it. Will they correct it in time? If they do not, I am sure the other interefaces will completely take over (I think they might anyway). Steemit might end up being just how people sign up and after that, they move to other applications.