There is something fishy going on with Steemit when my last post has 65 upvotes but only 7 views.

[steemlocomotive]

It just seems like the payout structure encourages early upvotes but little actual engagement.

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[ntomaino]

Many users give bots their voting power.

[steemlocomotive]

That practice makes votes worth nothing. It makes Steem and Steemit look like a fake hustle.

[steemlocomotive]

Either way, it's a circlejerk that games the system for short-term profit at the cost of debasing Steemit as a viable forum.