Using bots is the best way to get some kind of exposure for a minnow outside networking and the regular Steemit dynamics. Once you earn some SBD you have a couple options:
- Withdraw
- Transfer to Steem. Wait a couple days. Power up.
- Invest in bots getting back almost all your SBD and gain SP
One choice is the obvious one if you want to invest in the platform. Youre not actually earning any more $$$, but you are getting bigger numbers on your posts attracting followers to curate, you are getting a better listing on taggs and exposure.
Consider you write a 3 page post (like i did the other day) that takes you 2-3 hours to write and research and as a minnow you dont have many engaging followers.
Who is going to see it? Not many people.
But you want your work to at least get you something. Thats where bots come in.
After that post i made a couple posts with just photos, that took me all in all 3 minutes to make. They got almost as much attention as the large post.
See, bots allow me to post content that takes a lot of work because i can always rely on getting something for my work.
This is my point of view. I understand others exploit but bots have a legit use.
You produce great content, proven by the fact that you got a curie vote for your excellent music piece. Totally understand where you are coming from though and I have no argument for talented people who put the effort in using bots to get some reward.
As i kind of alluded to in other posts, it would be wonderful IF we could have a platform where we didn't need bots, and groups similar to curie, MSP etc could curate good content with enough SP to make a difference to lots of people. That's not going to happen in the near future though and bot abuse is always going to be rife on here.
I guess it's just a pipe dream of mine. Im pretty sure you are going to be a great success on this platform, as will most people if they put in the effort. It's really hard work.
Well i intend to put in work above all else. And eventually and hopefully i wont need to use bots to upvote my posts. Ill have a built audience. Most of the people i talked to that are just starting out share the same sentiment.
Yes i got lucky with that Curie post and im beyond grateful i have a whale account following and encouraging my progress on Steemit. Not everyone is so lucky though.