I've noticed that followers don't mean much here at this point in the game but it is interesting to see the numbers climb. I saw someone today who posted a "follower check" where he announced that he would vote up any commentor on that particular post. I don't remember who it was but I thought it was a rather clever test. I wonder about the future of the platform and whether it can thrive when so many new members get thoroughly discouraged. Only time will tell
I vote up most comments on my posts to encourage people to come back. It's a good way for minnows to build up their rep.
i didn't realize that it would help the reputation but I suppose you are correct. I do think it is a wise way for the "haves" to prime the system with encouragement because in the long run the more people with positive experiences on the platform the better it will serve to protect their investments. I think a lot of people here are very short sighted about how this needs to develop in order to be sustainable.
Votes from higher rep Steemians increase your rep and comments are a good way to get those. Note that certain people rarely vote for anyone else.
definitely noted lol.