Very well written. A+++

IMO, weak leadership could be greatly improved with a more open and democratic process. But they have to open that door to see guidance themselves and ask for advice and ideas. That doesn't mean handing the keys of the asylum over to the inmates. It simply means fostering channels they can draw from to pick and choose improvements while also strengthening community via collective contributions and participation.

It would also have been nice to have people vote on new subs, rather than just let them happen. Without a monstrous database overhaul or some profound code I see no hope for control of them.

If you want to read a sour turn in the history of SaidIt with a meltdown of arbitrary power, see the sad single episode in /s/HolocaustSkepticism to add to your in depth analysis.