I guess that the trends in photography are just like all other trends through out life. Do I think that some look daft and i would not follow? Yes I do but that is my choice in the way that I view something. The next person to read this post will not have the same view as you or I.
There are merits to all trends along with the down sides
Some times you just need to step back and take another look and you may just see somethingthat blows your mind even if it's one in ten thousand pictures.