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Confirmed. The answer is you need to put in 600 BTC. FOr more information read here:
https://steemit.com/steemit/@compsci/200-likes-30-comments-usd5000-20-likes-3-comments-usd5-2-likes-1-comment-usd0-05

Some ultra master called "dantheman" and his friends control who gets paid.

Of course you don't "have to"... but it kind of seems like you do.

Ok then, if you still believe you "need" to invest before posting, then don't post. I can't convince you otherwise.