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While you don't earn much. I find it better to add value than to chase after whale votes. But ohh well; that is my preference. There are multiple tricks /technisues to apply to increase your posting and curation rewards, some of which you have stated.

I am not saying to chase whales, I was pointing out to become one by investing and others tend to chase.

I know this is not what you are implying. Nevetheless, good article!

the thing is steemit is changing, more and more users are joining in. it's hard to say if they are going to stay active or not. but good posts and the work you put in creating them are going to stay even if money dries out.