I guess some of it is the normal evolution of social sites. In the beginning, people see that there is "a reward" and they do their best to be participants in a meaningful way. But then it gets know that there's a reward... and all the "rat flatters" move in... the ones who see there's a reward, and then put all their effort into finding ways to get the reward without doing the work.

I'm with @everittdmickey on the idea that if you don't like it, don't interact with it. If it annoys you, mute it. And I'll add my own: it's outright theft or plagiarism, downvote it... or better yet, tag steemcleaners in it. I don't like rewarding theft or cheating by looking the other way.

My primary concern is for the community's health, *as a whole." There isn't going to be much of a Steemit if potential newcomers (who DON'T have filters in place) take a look at the site and see "a cesspool of garbage" and decide not to join.