It was an interesting post on how people can use loop holes in the system. But there is really nothing "illegal" going on here.
Would I use this method if I were the #1 poster? Probably not, I would rather pay it forward, knowing that it is only because of other people that I am there in the first place. But I can't really fault someone for taking advantage for as long as possible.
I don't know if anyone has ever looked at the amount of Steem rewards being generated daily if they were spread out among all active posts for the day, instead of concentrated on a few posts. That would certainly be interesting to see. Although I am by no means endorsing a policy in which just posting earns $X.
Maybe something that rewards you more for curating than for self voting would help...
I don't know. it's all how the game is played and how the rules get manipulated...
I actually am pretty okay with people using their stake how they like, the other big players have the ability to create bots to flag these rewards if they want to.
What is making me laugh, is the fake concern without action. Either step up and do something about it, or stop making a fuss and pointing out all of our flaws to everyone... (While you earn from your "concern"). It's just funny.