Interesting - I think the majority of the articles that spend hundreds of dollars if they wouldnt get that organically. I sometimes see a new initiative which has been botted to trending which I guess is fair enough - in that case its more about getting maximum exposure.
I know they say that bots are not profitibale but there is no reson why not if people us them properly - people often put in big bids right at the end
Good to hear from you judge.
The bots are so destructive to the platform, they simply should be abolished by the community, but greed runs the show.
https://steemit.com/introduceyourself/@transparencybot/transparency-bot-is-going-on-line-to-help-fight-the-rampant-rise-in-bitbots-and-their-long-term-devastating-effect-on-our
I will be starting a new trending list pretty soon that will show organic results.
Blessings!
That's a capital idea. I can't wait to see that organic trending list. Good work @bycoleman.
Thank you.
The bot has a new round of battles this morning, so it could be a bit before I can get it done.
Yeah I agree its getting a bit silly really - lots of greedy people!