I really like this idea. @smooth is a very innovative whale and wisely gives voting power to multiple users.

I've benefited as much from his comments as I have from his upvotes (both are always appreciated). You know if you have made a post that @smooth upvotes that you most likely have taken your blog in the correction many people wish steemit to continue towards.

I think whale votes are sometimes double edged swords.

For some it is a big motivation to receive a whale vote on a comment and pushes them to write continuously valuable posts and comments. But for others sometimes getting a whale upvote on their #introduceyourself post gives them the feeling that everything will be smooth sailing (pun intended @smooth). Not getting a whale to vote on a second article that a user has spent a lot of time on may make them bitter and start to badmouth steemit.

A lot depends on the outlook of the user and whether the see a way to make a quick buck or a valuable long-term investment.

I think generally @smooth is spot on with decisions he makes and would definitely be interested in seeing what comes of this.