Would it not be more constructive to come up with a list of the best bounty campaigns, rather than this rant.
What in your opinion is the BEST bounty campaigns right now?

Anyone can come up with a list of various campaigns, which they claim to be safe. But despite this, there is going to be no guarantee that the campaign is going to pay. If you want to get paid, then join a campaign where the funds are being kept in third party escrow. But you will find very few such campaigns here. On top of that, make sure that the soft cap is not too high.