Hi Qurites!
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Meta echo chamber, and sometimes also gossip kitchen, the Steem blockchain is the obvious topic at hand quickly went viral and I'm sure everybody saw at least one post around.
Of course, this is both meta and interesting because our little, cosy community of Qurites is also served by one of them, and since recently even offers a second one.
Yes, I'm talking about BOTS.
Bots in the Steem ecosystem. Premium upvote bots.
While the @Qurator bots are still small, and also limited to maximum one vote per day, and serve to cater to Qurites only, other bots briefly reached massive Steem Power and were capable to command bids of up to $100.
In recent days I've spoken to many people about the issue, and I wrote an extensive article about the issue on my main account, but I would also love to know how do you feel about the issue?
This is an open thread, a no-holds barred thread as such. There is no right or wrong answer to this topic. Please let me know how you feel about upvote bots, especially the more powerful ones we have seen.
Some questions/positions ideas to get you going:
- Would you resort to using them?
- Were those rates too expensive for you?
- I can afford those rates but I refuse to partake to that game!
- If you spend $50, or more, on an upvote services, do you do it for the financial reward or to become noticed?
- Do you think the to get noticed argument is a valid one or just creates a vicious circle of repetition?
- Are smaller bots fine, if bids/upvotes are capped both in amount and daily use?
- Do you think bots should be eliminated?
- Bots area necessary evil because there's not sufficient (manual) curation?
Don't be shy! Share your opinion in this thread. My curious, inquiring mind loves to know. 👊
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