I will cite this post

As everyone uses bots, not using them is a handicap, and before anyone says it isn't, this is only the case when you already reached "critical mass" of followers or when you have big friends that have you on auto-vote.

For everyone else, you just can't compete without them if you're a small fry.

Steemit is already like this. It's free, uncensored and the bots will not disappear because the way the blockchain works won't change.

Your effort is noble. I share your opinion. Many of the people who use bots share it. However, this is not a new topic of discussion. Whether you play the game or you don't. It's your choice.