Of course I don't think you're circle jerking, most times people vote quality and also the maximize the returns the the huge incoming curation reward, in my opinion I think one way or the other crypto Monday might come back in future it was fun the times you were bringing it.
As for the amount of Steem power needed? Wow that's huge I think if everybody bought all the Steem In circulation then we're in real value for Steem and that's why I think you until there's no liquid steem to go around again there isn't really a limitation to how much one might have. Nevertheless I do think he's essential that you raised this topic and as for me I'm buying Steem because I envision a huge future