@bendjmiller222 Some great points. Especially the 'double edged sword'. Many user have experienced that, and it's a problem (IMO) that some users got their first whale up-vote too easy and didn't have to earn it, which might cause the frustrated 'self entitlement' outbursts we have been seen.
However I have noticed the introduce yourself posts beginning to wane to popularity, which overall I think is a good thing..
I think the really creative one's should generate a lot of money because that is what I want steemit to be about, but you are right, not everyone deserves to have a large payout on the introduceyourself post, but there should be people monitoring the feed for new talent. I have a friend who is putting together a really creative one that I think will really change her life along with adding value here.
Send it to me when it is posted :)