Yes, I think that could help, especially if whales did it. But like you said, it's risky for non whales, and not effective unless enough people join the effort, including whales.
The culture is changing. I fear unless we change the culture or the code, the problem will persist. However, I have not lost hope.
I love this platform and thats the reason for this conversation. I will continue to focus on creating quality content and improving myself and helping others do the same.