I just don't understand, how some people are making 11k on steem with 500 up votes, while others are making 0.05 cents with 30 up votes.
Math doesn't add up
I already explained that. It was done on purpose to deceive the users by making them jealous.
Is that Michael Cera in the middle?
Afaik, that is Daniel Larimer, the creator of Bitshares and Steem.
Other than that Steemit's on the right track.
You are ignoring the economic points I've made in this thread which refute you.