I've only used bots about three times. and only in the past week, so not sure where the curie friend was for the year I was here before then ;)

It was an experiment and I think I have got curie votes before. It's all of a piece, I mean if I do use them sometimes (though still not sure I will continue to try them) and other's don't want to vote because of it, that is their right. I honestly don't know the difference yet, but c'est la vie, we cannot please everyone, so best to please ourselves :)