You as well as myself and a few others are the epitome of what a Whale should be and do.
The process you described is what the Whales should be doing. It strengthens the platform, gives smaller Steemians the help they need to make a difference and will help also help pull people from other social media sites to Steemit.
Most Whales are greedy and only help other Whales which completely defeats the purpose of this site.
Steemit is for the people as a whole not a means for those who already have money to make more for themselves and their inner circle.
Steemit is for the generous not the greedy.
Great post.
Regards. V