the @rewardpoolrape example is infact that of a whale (probably @berniesanders)
And f you look at my comment below, posted well before yours, you'll see another example of a Whale engaged in massive self vote abuse.
Removing rewards from self vote abusers, whether big or small, is the right thing to do and the only way to save the reputation of the Steem platform (which is already badly tarnished).
Comments like yours just make me want to power down. I've no intention of helping with my investment those who wish to exploit the system.