You've raised important points and my answer is an emphatic no to vapid posts and Steemit morphing into a frightful Youtube/FB chimera. I also say no to the current oligarchical system of whales/minnows which, as I mentioned in my reply to gamma rat, may act as a bit of a disincentive to supporting high quality content if people can make more money by voting otherwise.
I will continue to vote for what I perceive to be good quality and to support fellow Steemers who are sincerely sharing knowledge, information, talent, experience, and beauty.