Looks like the main consensus in this comment section at least is 'nope,not good', though what @ats-david said is true, that trending hasn't looked good for a long time, and like you I barely look at it myself.
I would love to see a page that was devoted to people's choice, I could definitely provide a list of those who belong on it--do you know how many more people would be interested in signing up if they were greeted with posts like yours as the face of it? LOTS!
I think ideas like that are great. Nomination type stuff. There is a lot that could be done! As for my face... well, perhaps not!! lol!
Hardly anyone has complimented my animation. I am most miffed. This is why I steer clear of current affairs hehe ;O)