I've actually wished there was a 'mute topics' option, because I was fed up with stories about narcissism showing on my feed. I unfollowed a few people who seemed to be obsessed by it. But yes, I currently have a story that's doing well, about getting sued for using CC images.... so yes, they love a bit of misery.
Meanwhile, my animal stories are very so so and lucky to earn $2 if I'm honest. Meanwhile, my brilliant recent story about the Wellcome Collection has been virtually overlooked completely.