You're totally right, sometimes there's people who lose the meaning and goal of this social media which is create creative content that makes you feel connected with all your readers and meet people all around the world by the help of this community. It's not all about the money, it has never been.
Money always tends to cloud our intentions. You can't buy with money what engagements and friendships will bring so if we chase only money we end up with only money....than we are looking for some friends to share it with ....and they won't be there. I have found in my work life that once I made being of service to others my main focus than the money followed.