Thanks @runicar I do try to help other Steemians with up votes... but I do feel that if I didn't up vote myself, my rewards would be sadly a lot lower, therefore affecting those that do up vote my posts, that is mostly why I do it. If I had bigger rewards then I wouldn't upvote my own posts but would rather use it on others.... but for now I self vote, but as you said, not to the point of abuse.
Anyhow, have a good one, take care and keep it coming!
Full Steem Ahead!
ps, I still remember that onion post!