I know that I am new here, but should BOTs be legal? I see lots of trending posts and when I look at them, they all are buying lots of bot's to up vote them, and resteem them.
Maybe I'm naive but, is this buying votes not a PAY FOR PLAY buy. How is this a fair way for real steemer's to build there blogs? This way seems like we have a mafia style payment system? Pay or no one will see your post on trending?
We all lose this way. How? Well, now everyone is happy to pay for votes. But what power we are giving such a few people to control the mass amount of posts that people see. Is this not why most of us left youtube. Free from all the controls of Google? It looks like we just moved into a new form of filter system. Yes they help. But what is the cost?
I can image many will say they like it because they where here first and it has built them their base. But is this the community that we want to build? Well I have an idea to give to the steemit hierarchy. So maybe the will of the people could be heard. Why not make a trending spot with no bots allowed. This way people can see everything without the help of the little helpers. Who may one day with thier power down vote someone just for shinning light on a problem. Help me understand why I am wrong. Let me know what you think below?
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I don't like the use of bots either. It irks me too. I think it irks a lot of people on here. The thing is, people are always going to come at things from different angles. There's always going to be those seeking profit and power. What I'm noticing, though, is that people on here find their niche. You might not be among the most trending, but you'll hopefully find your niche with people who will support you. I hope that happens for you. I think you're going about it in a smart way and you definitely have good content to share. I'd say keep a good attitude and just ignore that stuff. That's what I'm trying to do. I've made some really neat connections on here and read some really great posts that deserved way more than they got, but that's just how it seems to be. Still worth it, though, imo. Just depends on what you care about and what you're after. That's different for everybody.
I don't like the use of bots either. It irks me too. I think it irks a lot of people on here. The thing is, people are always going to come at things from different angles. There's always going to be those seeking profit and power. What I'm noticing, though, is that people on here find their niche. You might not be among the most trending, but you'll hopefully find your niche with people who will support you. I hope that happens for you. I think you're going about it in a smart way and you definitely have good content to share. I'd say keep a good attitude and just ignore that stuff. That's what I'm trying to do. I've made some really neat connections on here and read some really great posts that deserved way more than they got, but that's just how it seems to be. Still worth it, though, imo. Just depends on what you care about and what you're after. That's different for everybody.
Just came across this: https://steemit.com/life/@as-i-see-it/2-iupdated-discord-links-i-to-help-you-promote-your-work
Thought you might find it helpful.
Zeitlini, you are correct on all counts. Steemit is pretty useless now because you have to be a cheater in order to succeed.