Even though I knew it was likely the same ones would remain

Here is something totally wrong. I did not see the announcement of SRs and again you send me the message it's already decided. Let's blame the translator.

If the same are chosen it proofs several things and the main thing is that that the "complaining" about scam, farming is fed and kept alive by steemitblog.

I just had a look at the list of those who applied and I have my top 10 and can add a few more to make it 20. Most of them will not wear all hats and have strong ties with one community or or country.
How about your choice?

Are meassures taken to keep Steemit strong or are we in the middle of the next coupe?

Like you I like to see the freedom of creativity and real committed people, committed to their niches and not a billion of unwritten rules with false promises. It's clear where the biggest rewards go while the investment and (personal) growth is the lowest.
It's a long way to PoB unless it stands for farming and scamming.

is the best thing I can do and continue my way since after all those years doing the right thing I still feel like that good child always being ignored by St Nicholas and his helper Zwarte Piet giving candies to those who misbehave,shout and complain while the sweet children are ignored.