RE: Does replying to your comment supporters matter to get upvotes/rewards for your posts?

Hmm I checked their wallet and steemworld.org expecting to find bots, but they aren't being used. His latest 2 big payouts are from a Steem millionaire.

I would really have to like someone's content a LOT to keep going back where there is no interaction.
- I always try to respond to any replies I have...
  - Pretty amazing that strategy works for them. Thanks for starting a good discussion @krnel! I look forward to reading other's comments about this...

I've said it before, but it merits saying again...
This iteration of Steemit does a pretty poor job of justly compensating worthwhile efforts.
As proven by your post mentioning those who make no effort at making this a social network platform being rewarded so well...