Unless they get rid of the bots I can only see things continuing down this path. Why bother network and actively participate earning 2 cents when you can use the bots and make a couple of dollars. Unless you have a large following to give your post exposure they will disappear immediately. As a relatively new user it is easy to see where the frustration and drop out rate comes from. Not many people will be willing to put in the time and graft required to become well known on the site.