Thanks Mate. I think we need more awareness about this issue. I am pretty new to the network, because I like its idea, however my primary reason for being on Steemit is not that I get paid for what I write, but that I actually share my thoughts and opinions for other's benefits and to encourage discussion and exchange of information. I am probably not the only one who feels mistreated to have 10 upvotes but only 1 read. That just entirely misses the point.
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Well a lot has changed for the better since my arrival. They are constantly tweaking and refining the system. So, there is plenty reason to be optimistic that this issue will be addressed before too long.
In the mean time, I shall give you a follow and you will know if you receive an upvote from me it's because I read it, for I am very careful not to upvote anything that I do not agree with morally, which creates a necessity for me to read through everything before I upvote something.
I agree. There have been many times that I've tried to explain to folks that having a lot of upvotes or money is one thing and it might sattisfy som need, but it isn't the same thing as engagement and it can't alone drive the building of a social network.
I try to avoid looking at the reader count for just that reason. I don't think it should be removed, but when I have a big upvote count, I'll look at it and say...oh