What I find concerning on some level is how often his posts are upvoted by Steemit founders.

I don't want to jump to conclusions, but typically upvotes generally mean that person agrees with the person posting and it's content.

Scam artist is a strong word, but some people are extremely good at capitalizing off of certain types of people. Ones who can't form their own opinion and tend to follow rather than lead.

Now don't get me wrong I can't stand his content (for me its way out in left field) , but is it really his fault his sheeple believes that shit he spews or is it his for spewing it in the first place?

I suppose in most instances him and his sheeple are a match made in heaven, what sucks is him sucking payouts on mediums like Steemit whos payouts could be going for much better content.

He did bring a large following with him, but I would bet that the majority do not even benefit the Steemit community and only Mr. Berwick.