Now I get bid bot owners own their bots and they should have the right to use them how they see fit, but I would argue it's dangerous how they have the ability to create an unlevel playing field when they decide to help and support some creators and block others.

the example of the NBA ... this is already happening ... Formula 1.

On the other hand, bid bots are not the problem, them are part of the consequences of the problem ... The real problem is the traffic of votes. I mean, it's criticized that someone uses a bot, but is not it that your friend gives you a vote of great value?