Being a whale is a little like have FU money in real life... no one gets to tell you what to do for the most part. I guess that's the appeal for a lot of people, along with the sweet rewards.
Personally, i'd settle for having enough and a good time. Not setting out to be the richest pob-er in the graveyard.
Yup, that's pretty much it, lol. It's definitely wise to check yourself though on occasion, being shunned by the community (at least the genuine, funny, and smart people) sounds like a lonely existence.
I'm with you there. There is more to life than what's in your wallet.