I think there is nothing wrong with the concept of “A-list” which in my understanding is simply the most widely read, active, and respected bloggers.

The problem we have in the SA blogging community though is that 1) This A-list is an extremely short list and 2) The members of the A-list all seem to know each other and support each other.

There is nothing wrong with 2) per se but it does mean that it is extremely difficult to break into this list and perhaps even intimidating for someone to even attempt it.