This was bound to happen sooner or later, but 
is a scape goat. In the real world influencers get paid. Why is this different? Quite frankly the outcry is just not valid.
Let's be honest here Mr Dollar Vigilante has done nothing wrong, he saw an opportunity, came on board, posted and bang he has done extremely well in a very short period of time. He did just as you or I did! No different. You did the same. I did the same
The difference is the result.
His posts are just wonderful examples of what he has learnt over time. What many people have learnt, he sells and talks about how he made money...which makes him money! This has been used for the past 30 to 40 years. Time and time again, it happens and we all buy it. The one speaking makes money.
You've read Rich Dad Poor Dad right? The guy talks about how we made a mint, but actually he made more money of the book than his previous businesses that he was actually talking about!
There are many people who follow this formula and all they do is simply sell their story, the majority buys it because they want hope and want to be that guy. We all need hope and it has value.
This is no different.
Steemit will be all the much better for his influence and others like him. The platform needs it to go from strength to strength.
I stand by