From the Steemit beginner’s guide: “Don't just link to an article/external site, write something unique and creative.”

Just because other are abusing the rewards pool does not justify everyone doing it. It’s like saying “There’s load of shoplifters in Tesco, so it OK for me too”.

Where I spot those who post 5000 times the same comment, get warned. Repeat offenders get flagged. (As per the poster below).

I can find all the news I want on google.com/news.

To keep a balance of the question, here is a blog “in favour” of news stories on Steemit. It comes from one of the most important bloggers on steemit @stellabelle https://steemit.com/steemit-ideas/@stellabelle/re-posting-news-on-steemit-why-i-think-its-a-good-idea-and-how-to-improve

I think you should read it and heed her advice about when it is acceptable to do this.

Here is part of the advice from that article:
“ with regard to people re-posting news: dig a little bit more, do more research to make your articles really stand out from the crowd. Not only will you be rewarded within Steemit, but your content will travel outside of Steemit, thereby bringing more people here. It will have a two-dimensional impact.”