In a way I agree with you that stock photography is a rip off. In my case, I dont want to sell a photograph for 50 cent or 1 dollar. They are just using you...and I prefer not to sell anything than selling it badly. If you let them think that they can use you as they want (and making money), then there is not satisfaction on taking picture and be proud of your work.

If you want to be famouse, then you have to work like crazy. Not just for being a stock photography will change your status career. So I dont recommend it. It might be better you go to a photography agency.