RE: 'Is Steemit Becoming a Welfare State'- Addressing the Heart of the Issue EDITED (Including an original song by my amazing brother that poses a question-a challenge-to us all)
Great write up. I personally feel that the use of upvote bots could have a (much more modest) place on this platform. For example: I've spoken to a few users even newer than me and at least a few are frustrated at the fact that their vote isn't even worth one cent.
The use of a small upvote bot could be a way for them to support another user they feel is worth it.
I have, since the beginning of my steemit days in August, refused to use bots on ly own posts. I still feel the same way: determined to earn my upvotes. I have had a few users who felt my posts were worth it and they sent a bot my way. Well, I can't imagine a greater compliment than that. Also your brother's voice is amazing. Soothing like hot cocoa with dark chocolate in there. ;-)
Oh, I wasn't talking about upvote bots actually, I don't have a problem with that as long as whomever is using them is responsible about it--meaning that they check in on the quality of the content of those they've assigned to the bot. I agree that it's a compliment, and I'm on a few people's autovoters (which is pretty much the same thing).
I just don't like buying upvotes, as in pay x amount of steem to an account and they'll come and upvote you. I believe it devalues the currency, especially over time.
Aw, I will definitely pass along your compliment to my bro, thanks for listening to him! And thank you for your thoughtful comment :)
I have to agree. It's sort of what I was clumsily trying to say myself. :-D