But if we are to consider the newbies, it would definitely help them get more views. So I think another question should be is there a way to balance this out, without the promotional parties becoming greedy: maybe something like only voting on quality posts, and if the post fail to meet the criteria they forfeit the payment, I think this should be able to filter out the weed from the wheat.
RE: VOTES FOR PROMOTION (PRO's and CON's)