I probably wouldn't bother if there were no rewards, but then I'm not taking as much as I could. I think others have a lot more to gain and I want them to have that chance.
Having a totally open platform is an experiment in whether anarchy works. I know a lot of people here are into that. In theory the community should moderate, but if you have enough sp you can do what you like.
I'd like to see the trending pages excluding paid and self votes from counting,but I doubt this will happen.
I enjoy conversations like this one, so that helps keep me around. I'm making some nice money, but the current rate is not life-changing. If steem goes up again I may be able to treat myself again. Depends on finding convenient ways to withdraw it.
I play with social media for fun, but my time is limited. I liked the idea of steemit from the start and I'm glad I stuck with it. Note that I made cents in the early months.
BTW if you see what people pay for votes they may not make a huge profit. I hope the price recovers enough so you at least can get your money back.
'I'd like to see the trending pages excluding paid and self votes from counting,but I doubt this will happen.'
Now that would be a great idea. Am I right in saying its the witnesses who dictate such choices? If so, it wont happen.
Thanks for clearing up that fact that this is in fact, anarchy. 'You can do what you want if you are powerful enough'. For some reason I'm thinking, 'The Great Dalmuti'.
'I hope the price recovers enough so you at least can get your money back.'
Im not saying Im out, just disillusioned. My expectations I guess are too high short term.
What happens to the Steemit site depends on Steemit Inc. Witnesses decide on blockchain issues. Another site could use different algorithms. I've heard from someone who is actually working on feed filters