This is fascinating. A couple of days ago I finally got round to sorting out 16 of my 30 witness votes and posting about it. You were the first witness vote I cast and I am very happy to support you.
However, in relation to the other 15 votes I cast the majority of those votes have not gone to the Top 20 witnesses, in fact only three have. I think what you're saying with this post is perfectly acceptable, admirable even.
As I have stated I think most witnesses do a great job around here. But democracy is part of the Hive experience and built into the governance structure. As you have pointed out the Top 20 witnesses are not in short supply of whale votes.
But many of those witnesses outside the Top 20 also need a voice and I am more than happy to do my bit to support those voices and raise their profiles.