I don't know if that makes it right though. I don't think it is in keeping with the spirit of Steemit (but I suppose that is up to everyone's interpretation). I personally don't agree with it though. If you want to launch a magazine or publication with your own writers and be the editor you can do that.
What you are describing will (and I don't think I'm the only one who will see it that way) be seen as manipulating the system.
Also I suspect most people won't tell you like it is anyway or be honest with you. - They would rather suck your balls since you are a whale.
I don't care because I'm clinically insane.
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