You are correct in saying that there is a lot of posts that are just a copy of other stuff. But the point of the platform is to filter these post with the voting system and it will get there. But you have to keep it mind that the upvoting community might not always think like you. A lot of stuff I don't like gets upvoted and I am fine with that.
RE: [BLOGGING IN STEEMIT] The Importance of Being Honest