I didn't catch all the comments on this post -- sorry for that!
I love your comment and I don't think it's egotistical at all.
I'm also very picky about who I follow. I follow personal friends, people who's content I regularly enjoy, and newer people who are up-and-coming.
I don't want a home feed full of random stuff that I probably won't even like. Why would I want that!
Currently, my feed is full of content that I don't hesitate to read and upvote, and that's because I trust the quality of everyone I follow.
:) thanks and exactly!