Well, I for one read your 831 words (plus some change). Seems like another one bit the dust. Unfortunately, you aren't the first and definitely won't be the last.
The myopic vision of the power hoarders has always been a massive frustration to me as well and this chain will likely never be much more than an obscure blogging platform because the self-appointed Batmans will always get their feels from protecting the rewards pool from everyone but themselves.
Seems like taking a lot of money from the members of the community to make games that never actually materialize is the accepted way to go, you might try that route.
!PIMP
!PIZZA