@cicisaja - upvoting, as you mentioned, is a good thought IF the upvote carries meaningful value.
I have been upvoting the comments that declared an entry to the contest and my 15% to 20% vote gives about $0.02 to $0.03.
I have also upvoted (at 50%) posts that are entered for the bonus as well and as an extra reward.
As far as I know, upvotes that adds up to at least $0.02 is required for a payout ...
Oohh... Now I know. And I need to control my enthusiasm. I will be wise and carefully use my dust vote, then. Thanks again and again
no, do not "control my enthusiasm", just upvote with discernment and discreation to make them meaningful, albeit symbolic until you have sufficient SP to make your upvotes pay.
I sometimes vote to just get a $0.01 up to $0.02 without any other reason, but, otherwise, by basic upvote is $0.02 - $0.03.