Thank you, @isteemithard for your input.
I agree, sometimes this whole new system becomes too confusing, but after you learn it, it becomes more comfortable. In addition, I like that you are cautious and careful. In crypto world, that is always good. Yet, I suggest you invest in learning more and more. Knowledge would help you protect yourself better.
I have never used an upvoting bot not because I don't want to but because I am unsure what is safe how it works and if it is ethical or a scam even
Upvoting bots are not a scam. However, the ethical side of using them is still a controversy.