Yeah Chris @contentking , I have not tried any of the Bots ( Just the Minnow Booster for newbies a few times) nor any buying of votes. The Resteems I have. Because you are right without them there is just no way to get exposure as a Newbie.

It's almost impossible .

Yeah, I agree with you it does have a chance of imploding unless people really make this a priority. Iam in no way , shape, or form saying I am a pulitzer award winning writer. But much like you, I do love to write and take pride in it.. And for 6 weeks I've really made it a priority here to put some of my best material out concerning a plethora of subjects.

But the way it is going ,I'm not going to be busting my butt for pennies. Just not worth it.

And I do realize many experienced Steemians talk about the "Grind". I do get that you have to pay your dues. Work to get more and more Followers etc..etc. I understand that

But it's just the Principle that bugs the heck out of me !! Seeing this incredible disparity. And it really hit me the other day when I saw it in full force between your article and the one I mentioned above.

Like I say Good content is good content is good content. No matter the author and should be rewarded accordingly.