I'd like to add to this conversation if I may...
I certainly understand @steve-walschot point in regards to the image being portrayed by @dollarvigilante.
I also understand the value that @dollarvigilante brings to the Steem table in terms of his huge following, and the "ego" that accompanies his succes.
Deep down I truly respect and appreciate him doing this for the Steem community!
That being said, I would certainly recommend that if @dollarvigilante wants to show the Steem community, in good faith, a continuing commitment to this platform and not being viewed as just a "get rich quick scheme"; then it may be wise to power up and convert the majority of those earnings into Steem Power.
I honestly think that's what @stellabella and others were eluding at when asking him to "use your earnings to help spread the wealth to other "less fortunate" users who create good content."
Nobody has brought up the Powering Up aspect into this discussion (unless I've glanced over it?) so I guesss I'll be the asshole to bring it up :)
I believe in the interview he did with Dan & Ned (or perhaps it was in the comments section) he stated that he has Powered Up the majority of his earnings after cashing out a small portion to verify it worked as stated.