He is making enough on average from it to more than cover his sends as not many flag him anymore.

Currently to break the .02 vote threshold (if that is where dust ends) it requires 800 SP.

You don't seem to realize, as long as the post goes over 2 cents.. there is no dust level on curation which is why I can get:

Yes, the best way to earn here without a mass of stake is being an author - a good, engaging, author who delivers content that is in demand and well enough to be able to compete for attention and lure votes from people who are more incentivised to sell their vote. How many can do that here? Or, should all shit be rewarded regardless of whether anyone enjoys it or not?