I've been looking for some time what @berniesanders is doing. He is one to vote honestly on what he thinks is right not that will give him curation rewards, he explained why he downvote. He is the whale with most praises which shows that he is soft-hearted​. I can't forget when he was generous to the community and gave upvote to everyone on marijuana posts. He is doing what he thinks is right. To some people, it may seem like he is undermining steemit. He has the power and uses it in a way fighting for rightfulness. He may make some moves that might not be to our liking but it is also democracy.
So far I can't see steemit becoming like that bucket with crabs since everyone is being overly nice to score a profit. But polarizing sides is good for constructive dialog.