This article is out of character for Preeti. I have known her on Medium for almost two years. I don't know why she got so triggered by Priyanka's slight transgression (from which Priyanka has learned and for which she apologized) that Preeti's shadow self emerged (we all have them). I suggest that you do not judge Preeti based on this piece. If you see titles of hers in the future that interest you, perhaps give them a chance.
This was not about claps, which I agree is a feature that lacks real meaning ( https://medium.com/mind-talk/mediums-clap-system-amounts-to-a-vermiform-appendix-7587edb85a0a ). This was about Priyanka leaving replies to many peoples comments asking that they check out her profile and read her. That really is not good form, but as I said, when I received such a comment, my intuition told me that Priyanka is not a shameless self promoter and to give her a chance. I'm glad I did.