Totally. That is why the results are not very conclusive (aka more testing required). The only conclusive result is the fact that I made way better money using vote bots.
If I let you in on a little secret, I am just doing these tests as a way to talk to people about the steem ecosystem.
I like vote bots because it makes me able to pay to have whale voting power. If there were no vote bots, I would have to hope that a whale likes me a lot (and sees me posting) in order for any success. The bottom line is that if there were no vote bots, the whales would make all the money and decide who amongst the peons would get to eat.
Im going to write a little post about bots soon and I will definetly be quoting you a lot :)
EXACLY!
ya. even playing field. I pay each time for a vote because I lack the steem power.
I've heard lately that if someone else is paying for bot then it affect reputation much better than if you pay to upvote your own posts
have you heard anything about it mate?
No, but I assume that it is an indirect affect. Ie. People who flag see that you paid for $700 worth of bot votes and flag you (thus lowering your rep).
Appreciate your comment :)
Cheers,
Piotr