Not that there is anything inherently wrong with that... as long as it doesn't start displacing the type of content people are putting serious effort into.
I don't think the short form posts are the problem, it has more to do with short form posts of little substance, or what I have begun referring to as "Captain Obvious" posts, that generate rewards out of balance with the quality of their content.
What drew you to Steemit, originally?
It was the idea that creating quality content could generate a decent return, both in SP and, eventually maybe even enough to generate some cash flow.
Has it lived up to expectations?
No, and the more time I spent here, the more obvious it became that what you really needed was a huge amount of SP, and a group of friends who also had a huge amount of SP so you could circle jerk your way to that cash flow.
A whale suggested that I "befriend those who are building wealth." but I don't think I could ever take enough showers to feel clean after that.
But thank you @denmarkguy for demonstrating character with your thoughtful and thought provoking posts.
I just wish there were enough like you to overcome the greed and sycophancy.