It is true, I am more likely to comment on a high value account. But it is vanity? Or is it intelligent use of my time if I hope to get noticed, hope to get ahead, hope to make some money?
I also spend my time commenting on what matters to me, what seems to hold value for me. So I do both, they both have value to me. I do not feel vanity in that I don't chase things that don't have meaning for me.
And as the Haejin event taught me, I also stay away from that which I don't understand, I refuse to get involved in downvoting wars that just drain my steem and attract hate to my own posts that I have no way of mitigating.
So I try and stay grateful for all that happens here, stay on the positive side of things, and hope (though I do understand that vanity is deceptive) that vanity is not my motivation. Because I am aware of its pull, that I can side step it, and thru alchemy, transform it into humility.
Very wise thinking. Do you hope to buy steempower or to earn it?
Earn it. I don't have a 'steady' income. I have been self-employed for years now, and now I am about to be a stay at home Dad. I'm not sure I am ready for all that, but this gives me a wonderful outlet to be creative and also express my views. I think I have done enough self-work to be of value and offer a perspective that is both unique and useful. Though I still struggle with my anger towards the unconscious behavior of the world, this has given me a chance to work on that, to see what others respond to, and be a part of a community that consists of real people, which I really enjoy.
I do appreciate your post very much, it has given me moment to pause, and consider my actions. I like to think I am only doing what I do for the right reasons. But alas is that always true? I feel sometimes I rush my posts, and with proper intention and work they could be better.