This very long, but well written. Also well thought out. I have little to disagree with, only to add emphasize what fortunately at least every one finally seems to agree with, that is, that the the trending page is abused.
A classic example of this abuse is when you find a one meme post trending. How on earth? Anyways, lets hope we can fix this, else the trending page holds no meaning.
You say it all well, mate. Thanks.