Precisely! I initially intended this post to be satirical in nature due to all the 'guides' on how to upvote content. They all said the same thing -- upvote whales before other whales upvote them. This type of pattern doesn't particular benefit the Steem experience (at least in my opinion).

In the end, I didn't have enough satirical comments in the post for it to be read in that manner and outlined this alternative (and, ultimately superior) strategy instead.

Best to make your own current than to swim with the tide.