At some point I got frustrated and nearly stopped writing altogether. I mean, I'd check posts carrying $12 to $15 with the mindset that I'd be good, only to read an error filled, incoherent post. Then I'd start asking myself what exactly is the criteria for getting upvotes if terrible posts are getting over $10. I wish there is a system or standard to determine good posts worthy of curation.
RE: Avoid compensating posts that don't deserve a vote.