I've found it as a mini achievement even though I'm well aware that most followers aren't even active anymore. I've just hit 1000 today after almost a year on steemit which is a funny coincidence but I do get what you are saying and 1 active and influential follower is a lot better than 1000 inactive ones.. still the numbers always bring more people to the show. Saying this I do have a "follow button" I made recently since almost anyone has one.. never though of it from your perspective. :)