RE: SPLINTERLANDS HAVE DEVIATED FROM PLAY TO EARN FOR THE NEWBIES

As much as I believe that perspective (for the beginners) is necessary for dialogue...I have to disagree with it for a couple reasons. In the play2earn arena (and just crypto in general) early adopters get the most rewards for risking time and/or capital early. There are plenty of players who believed in the game early and only invested roughly $100 and now have 5 figure accounts just from playing and earning rewards.
Unfortunately, the more funds that come into any marketplace will cause the floor to rise in 1 way or another...its just cause and effect of the game being very successful. IMO its more about sustainability. With the game's success there a lot of "beginners" looking at splinterlands as a money grab, so levers had to be adjusted.
Again, not saying you're wrong for that perspective...I just feel certain things have to be done if the team wants longevity in the space