OK, thank-you.
What I get out of your answer is that other than moral support, joining gives you no advantage. It promotes vote-buying which I cannot agree with. This platform is supposed to reward good content. Buying votes means you can write garbage and just pay for a vote. I can see that as a slippery slope to the bottom. Sorry, but just not my cup of tea. I value integrity over making a quick buck. In fact I have been giving away some of what little I make just to spread the wealth.
Thanks for the honesty and insight.