It is a problem with some people. However, there are some other pretty amazing whales. For the people who have less influence you can either invest a bunch money if you have it. Or you go to grind and slowly bulid your way up here.
I choose not dwell on the people who vote there own comments. At this time there is nothing we can do about it. Changes will come and we can push for the but at this time it adapt or be frustrated.
it's system's issue, how do you expect to people (whales they are or not) to limit their own rewards ? you can't force them to, and you can't complain about it, if you don't like it, then propose your solution to this (but this will very likely met with concerns)