This is a timely post for me because my brother just sent me some photos from the top of the Washington Monument. He's a pro shooting for a customer. I replied that he has a great camera! That's a running joke because many people think the camera is all that matters. I get what you are...
I think you are talking about two things at the same time. Your title implies poor mechanics but then you discuss "boring" strokes. I don't see them being the same thing. I don't assume a guy sucks because his mechanics are simple. It's often the other way around!