As a new Steemian this is a very interesting read. The content is solid and the argument made for both pros and cons. The comments were fair but went according to each Steemians belief which is all good and fair as that is our choice as humans. Personally in my gut I would not up vote myself, that, to me would be the same as cheating on your own test when you are trying to be honest or say I am giving up smoking but behind closed doors I am having a cigarette.

But each to his own I always say in the end if enough people are bothered by it they will stop supporting and up voting/cash reward (sorry still learning .....lol) and the said perpetrator will be left to the wind and learn something constructive out of their en devour and choice.

But to me supporting my neighboring Steemian gives me much more value, credit and follower, this to me is where the value lies not the $ value, because in the end of the day that is why they are up voting themselves .......... isn't it?