Good reminder. I think it's ok to add a link if it adds value to the article, topic or comment thread - but it must be very relevant and done sparingly. Link to other people's content if it adds value and not always your own. If it adds value most people will view it as such.
Asking others to follow you, vote swap etc is a big no-no and not a good look. It is definitely spam. Steemians are a smart group that generally knows the difference between contributing and spamming.
I wrote about this topic just last week. Here is my link, please read it, follow me, resteem and upvote and tell everyone else why they should follow me - just kidding :))))
I didn't write any such post but I'm glad that you did - thanks!
Lol. Had me going for a second there. haha. Right. I totally don't mind when someone links to something they wrote, or someone else wrote, if it adds value to the post. That is exactly the right way to say it, and I couldn't find those words prior to now. So thanks. You've added value to this post!
I'm glad that you saw the funny side. I thought twice about posting it. I was trying to show how desperate it comes across when people beg and spam. Thanks @kafkanarchy84 - I enjoy your posts. Cheers.