It is understandly fair to see the frustration of imposters pretending to be someone they're not, and also good to see great community support behind this post.
https://steemit.com/impersonators/@aantonop/the-real-aantonop
But I am pretty sure, there are hard working steemians here that deserve similar rewards don't you think? I mean is it really worth $1000 plus to just say I am the real 
As more we delve deeper into the workings of a decentralized way of life. It is becoming quite apparent on what matters and what doen't , interms of posting quality content.
Is It Encouraging To See Such High Paying Trending Posts
While we figure a way to justify this trends, this perhaps also goes to show, some of the areas in which the platform, and let alone the community to perhaps be more vigilant in defining what abuse is on steemit.
I am not saying this post qualifies to be one, but there seems to be a fine line, and suppose it does not hurt to point this out in my humble opinion.
It would be beneficial, perhaps, if more love is spread to those hard working minnows who actually make an effort to add value within the community be way of posting quality content.
Let's not be too blinded and let our emotions think for us but try to be rational and encouraging, by being responsible in our actions for the greater good of this platform.
And on that note, I am also glad to say, as being part of this great community, to know who the real 