So I am kind of confused. Are you saying the post says it is promoted $0.00 and it still receives an upvote from @promoted?
@promoted is just a nice service for users that use the "promoted" feature. https://steemit.com/steem/@heimindanger/don-t-use-vote-selling-bots-use-promoted-instead-a-bot-that-upvotes-you-when-you-burn-money
Could it simply be possible that a user chose the minimum Minimum: 0.001 SBD burned => 0.01% upvote and that displays as $0.00 since it is rounded so low?
That is exactly what happened but up until 3 minutes ago I was under the impression the @promoted account was more than just a bot. It is still super spammy and what you have said is what is happening exactly. I have recommended to the devs to increase minimum vote to $0.01
I thought @promoted was more central to the blockchain than just a bot so kind of feel stupid for overreacting a wee bit. Still will create a massive spam problem though
I think promoted gives back to the rewards pool. And @promoted gives back to those users that use it.
Followed. I enjoy people who are happy to add info and even offer an alternative perspective from the main article. I have chatted with @gnimeets a few times in the past and have always found him to be honest, helpful, and insightful.
I love that your comment shows real thought @netuoso. It shows that you actually read the articles. This is important if we want to have quality over quantity.
Good job to you both. @gnimeets I may have a cheeky little ICO tip for you. I know it's too late for the competition but I've got one for you to look at anyway. Please only invest what you can afford to lose but check out https://eventchain.io/#home .
In full disclosure, I was personally invited by CEO Ashton Addison to contribute to ideas for EventChain. I have not been asked to accept any official role but would certainly consider working with the EventChain Team if the opportunity arises. I have spoken with the PIVX team and they are fine with this.
I am still working out the finer points of the EventChain investment myself, but I trust Ashton to work hard to do his best. I know this application of blockchain does address a real world issue, and just like my work with Encrypgen and PIVX, win, lose or draw I am happy to support the development of coins with a genuine goal to make a better world for the next generation.
I know you like some thought in your content. One of the few people who will put up with my long-winded writing style. lol
For anyone else who has made it this far and is considering investments in any of the coins I have mention, please follow the golden rule: ONLY INVEST WHAT YOU CAN AFFORD TO LOSE!
Cheers,
Fish
Nice looking out bud! I will look into it this evening. Must just announce the winner of the competition in the next few minutes.
It's funny that you think your style of writing is longwinded when I think it is just good conversational skills. I enjoy chatting to people and often my conversations are pushed off the main page due to the length.
For me steemit is a place to voice my opinion rather than make money. If I make anything while doing it then happy days!
Again bud I appreciate having you around. Your a super duper kind of guy!
Some day we will have a pint together :)
You are missing the point though. One account spamming @promoted to make $10-$15 a day is no biggie, but 10 or a 100 is a different story. Makes no difference to the rewards but it does make a big difference to everyones experience on steemit.
If 100 accounts make $5 a day on it then that is 10000 spam posts in a single day.