No, Ned originally was voting based on this.
It is entirely possible that this post has caused Steemit, Inc to change their minds. If so, then I am happy that my thoughts are being considered, despite Ned flagging my post down to zero.
It seems Sneak just replied saying that they will be removing steemit inc votes, now.
Yeah seems that the PR made them change their minds then. Like I said I've seen you go up a few spots since then. You were at 24 when you and I started talking about this. I am pretty sure you'll get back into the top 19. Also, up voting bot comments is something odd I'd never considered. Yet if that is what is needed to support you and @cheetah I'd definitely do that sometimes. Obviously not all the time or I'd have no voting power left as @cheetah comments a lot.
The new comment pool might actually help in funding @cheetah from that perspective. Hard to say though without seeing it in action.
Actually I just looked again and it looks like you ARE #19 at the moment.
Yeah, looks like there's going to be some shuffling while Steemit withdraws their witness votes.
I want to see what happens. If necessary I and others I am sure will write posts to campaign on your behalf. You are one of the people I believe without a doubt should be in the top 19 witnesses.