you know, the reality is in just about any situation is you start at the bottom and work up. If you not able or willing to work up, you don't rise. For some, the system will never seem 'fair'. I really don't have a problem with the system for voting as it is.

Yeah, I would like to see more engagement on people's posts but the fact is, some people just don't provide enough meat or stimulation to feel the need to comment.

I read a pile of posts every day on here. Some are really good and they get you thinking and trigger comment. Some are pure drivel or thrown together so disorganized that if they had a cohesive message, you'd need to rewrite the post. Most of the time, those get few votes.

So, even with bots, the system is managing to work. Not everyone is going to get rewarded until they earn it.