interesting point of view, little things like that can have a big impact.
In an interview with the @dollarvigilante @ned said
Steem is short for esteem
I think vote does have some connotations to popularity etc, in the end it should be a reflection if you regard or respect the content...
dictionary http://www.dictionary.com/browse/esteem
**verb (used with object)
- to regard highly or favorably; regard with respect or admiration:
I esteem him for his honesty. - to consider as of a certain value or of a certain type; regard:
I esteem it worthless.
3.Obsolete. to set a value on; appraise.
noun
4.favorable opinion or judgment; respect or regard:
to hold a person in esteem.
- Archaic. opinion or judgment; estimation; valuation.**