Agree as well. I like to give my follows to members bringing the content that I like and enjoy reading. So my feed is full of interesting articles and valuable information. Following just for a follow back creates a fake sense of being followed, since most of them will come from people that are not interested in your content. I prefer to go to a slower peace but more solid and trustable. Giving follows away devaluates the quality of Steemit conten, for sure. While, following only good content providing members, does the opposite.

Thanks for such a great post!