So it was at 20 votes and $26. Then 21 and $26. Then later still at 21 votes, and down to $19.99. I don't really understand the algorithm at work here... at least my rep went up with this post so I have more credibility. I just don't get the whole crypto-currency aspect. Ah wellz. I put in $150 of bitcoin to steem power to get better credibility and rep in upvoting int he overall system. I have more to understand about how my own work gets steem dollar values... hehe.