I am really a rookie on this platform, so maybe my opinion does not matter to much. Many of us are unable to do what we really love in our life , so idea that you will be paid for being only motivated and passionate is great, i really think it is phenomenal. But we need to do something about bots,and people who are trying to take your money , i saw that some people think this is normal on steemit, I personally think it is really sad, for me it is no more than cheating. Btw comments you got are probably deserved, that is so good for pursuing things you love