What is the worst that can happen? ;-)
Always a good question.
People could get the wrong impression that I'm just in it for the attention or my own self-gratification. Sure, that plays an important role, but when I seek out influence it's because that influence can be used to help others which gives me lasting joy. It's possible I should ask directly for things I want, I may still do that. So far, I haven't had to, and I just found out I made it into the top 50 last night.
Congratulations for making it into the top 50! It seems that your method is working well for you!
Thank you! I'm pretty excited about it. :)