I have just started following you. Look also for a follow from my alternate tech/dev/update account @Stormlighttech as well. Needless to say, great job here. This particular post has indeed taught me quite a lot, and I think you'll be proud of the fact that I have never been into the Steem blockchain just for the money

I think that on the one hand, speaking of the trending page, that needs to not be a concept; get rid of the trending page, and while we can never get rid of all bad actors, we can indeed narrow them down to a single community. Then again, regarding bots, I think that every once in a while, it's completely fine to spend a little money to get a particular post upvoted, especially if you're helping a cause, or using Steem as part of a business stradegy. I'll say, I've done it before, and don't feel even a hint of guilt towards it. Can't wait to read more from you. I think i'll take a peak at your blog right now. Resteemed as well.