Just because others are shitting on the banquet is not a reason to join in. Steemit was intended to reward good content. It didn't always work out that way, but some of us still support that ideal. I don't buy votes or vote on my own posts on principle. It's up to others to judge if what I do has value
I have to admit, as much as I don't really approve of it systemically, I am totally supporting it by buying votes. There's a part of me that wants to bring my actions more inline with my ideals, and I haven't done it yet. I think I'm scared. I love looking at my profile and seeing those numbers!!! It's crazy, but I want to look at my posts and see that they are 'valuable'.
Man Steve, I think I need to step up my game.
Everyone is free to do what they like. The community will decide where they want things to go
Well some have to hold guard and im glad you're one of the ones doing it. Either way, if many are flocking to voting services i think we might see a point when fees requires to access such services would become more expensive compared to the returns. I mean its a good service if used non-abusively.