Hey lady! So after reading this and reading @carolkean's comments, it has given me a lot to think about it. 
From my own personal story as an aspiring writer, I found a home at the @freewritehouse that I will always be thankful for. I was so scared to share anything that I had written even in a house surrounded by friends, that when these strangers gave positive feedback...never about grammar or word choice, but how my writing made them *feel*, it slowly started making me less and less fearful. Which something I could never repay. 

Now with all that being said, I feel like Steemhouse Publishing serves such a different purpose that a comparison post or "stance" post isn't necessary. I mean that in a loving way. I know that, and I think any one else who would come into contact would quickly figure out, that Steemhouse is about publishing writers on a greater scale. 

I understand what you mean though. It frustrated me to no end when I was young and I would watch the drill team. I was studying dance 3 times a week, learning and perfecting a craft while they seemed to whipped and chucked the same steps without as much training. What I could see as potential, looked like it was being thrown away. It took me until I was adult to realize that it was never an "either/or" it was "and/both". They both have a place and it only depends what the individual wants. 

So as Steemhouse continues to grow and do great things, I would only encourage, as a friend, to let things transpire organically. You and your team already know what they are looking for, and you'll continue to shape that out the more writers that come your way.