Ah, so it was the transparency bot rant comment. :) I think I actually threw the kitchen sink at that one, too.

Okay, well, then you've basically been hit with my thoughts on bots. And the complicated but intricate webs they weave between themselves and actual human users.

I do have to say, though, not using bots is the harder path. It's tough when you watch others inflating their rewards. I'm not going to equate it to anything like a capital crime or some major morality faux pas because it's not. It's a means to an end. Unfortunately, despite all of the arguments, old and new, I'm not yet convinced they even need to exist let alone of their absolute importance.

Auto voting is another thing. Good spotting that. I understand why people do it. I appreciate the confidence in me or whoever, but I do want to be read, too.

I came here for the money. I stay because of the cause. Not so much to join others in it, but to carve out my own little space, and hold to whatever principles I'm holding to. And for me, that means posting, commenting and curating. Then repeat. :)