Nope, nothing sour. Those points aren't facts, it's opinion, and that's a fact. Also, the original post here reminded me of a second grader's book report. And the value of this post does not reflect popular opinion. The author bought those rewards, so there's nothing to be jealous about. I could make the trending page ten times today if I felt like it. Being here with nearly $600 next to the post is not an accomplishment. If I buy a cheeseburger, I'm not accomplishing a cheeseburger. I'm purchasing it.
This guy will take a loss here because of his financial decisions today. He probably doesn't even know that, and he's sitting here offering up financial advice to you folks who naively buy this bullshit.
I could piss in a jar, take a picture of it, and talk about the health benefits of drinking it, and because I could boost that bullshit up to the front page here with a few hundred dollars, people would believe it. I could literally sell you folks my piss and many would think I'm the greatest man alive for doing it.
So whatever, call it sour grapes all you want.
OK, I respect your opinion, and maybe you're right. The title was a bit off, but I do tend to agree with his conclusion. Just the negative energy seems a little misplaced.
Fair enough. Being honest these days often comes across as negative. People need to be cuddled. I get it. Unfortunately, I see no need to mince my words and beat around the bush.
Have a good day.
I wouldn't worry too much about the bidbots, it's part of the natural growth of the platform and will be competed away quickly on its own. If enough people use the bots' steempower for upvoting the ROI will disappear, making it a level field for quality posts on its own. IMO. Have a great day yourself!
I'm not worried about the bidbots. I made nearly 23000 SP without using bots. These people using them lose money. Since the term ROI is used, they subject themselves to losing even more once tax season rolls around. I don't worry about them either though. Making silly decisions with their money is their right.
Cool, what I'm saying is I wouldn't worry much about their effect on the platform long-term, never mind the individual case here. The incentives are there for the cream to rise.
I've been here for nearly two years. I've already seen and experienced the negative impact they've left in their wake. You're barking up the wrong tree.
Seems to me it'll work itself out. Nothing personal