I think an article which dissects the ethics and practices of @randowhale and @booster would be of interest. It's a bit like the difference between the drug user and the drug dealer. The law considers that the dealer is more "culpable" that the user. I'm not saying that buying votes is illegal or unethical, just drawing a parallel between supplier and user! I hasten to add that I have used both on occasion in order to boost visibility and potential payout of course. ^_^