I think we have to keep in mind that there are multiple cultures here. The interactions in the sports topics will vary greatly from those in the poetry section. I think you the system is designed to upvote work which you like. Not necessarily quality. This mimics real life where catchy pop star tunes by far out sell deeper lyrical masterpieces. What you are proposing works on theory, but in practice tips the scales very favorably for the accomplished writers and performers such as yourself. And ultimately, there are a lot less of you guys than there are everyone else.
But I say, "Do you." I only ask that you give others chances and when feasible, direction. If you want to increase the quality of work here, doing that will go a lot further than simply withholding your upvote.