well, steem it quite complicated... I've been here for over 6 months, studying intently, and there's still plenty I don't understand.... it's best to not get too caught up in the drama as you get your feel for the place. there's always been drama, and there always will be. these types of things... well, the cat can explain further, or he may choose not to....

if it becomes a big enough of a deal that witnesses and developers decide they can't stand it anymore, then something will be changed with the code... but people have come up with all sort of ideas on how to prevent excessive self-voting, and voting rings... however, it's all quite complicated, and it takes more than an idea of what might help, but developers willing to write the code out so it can be given a test run.... and you have to get it past a bunch of people who have thought on these things for a lot longer than we have, and can poke holes in almost any idea....

best to just continue working on creating good content, and building relationships with the type of people who you "vibe" with, there is plenty of value to create, and to be found in the steem network.