we've likely only just uncovered the tip of the iceberg in regards to users farming reputation with well written original content then opting to take the "easy way" out and pilfer others work under the guise of their own for profits.
It's bizarre that people want to do this, if someone has built up a rep for original content, it blows my mind that they would ruin that in this way. I saw the original work from the account in question; and I just thought, why man? Why!?
Cg
Seems people get a bit of reputation and following behind them.. Then they proceed to switch to laziness and thievery once they run out of originality or simply stop giving a damn about what people think of them.. :/