Hi @aconsciousness , I just think this cote might fit the discussion Bots are convenient for some, but that comes at a cost of destroying the fundamental concept to which this platformed is based on, the so-called "Proof of Brain", which is the basis for the distribution of Rewards (Steem tokens) when a new block is produced in the Steem blockchain. , from another post -Link Here- discussing the subject with an eye to the Steem Blue Paper.
I upvoted your reply, because human interaction has value. I both appreciate your interest in this subject, and wish to motivate the discussion further.
I keep following your work. I just went through the God Speaks to me, and I think you are a great writer. Your post deserves much more attention and rewards. And that would be true, if dumb voting-bots were removed.
As you well said killing the automated voting-bots "will however prevent the eventual closure of the blockchain and steemit in particular over the loss in value the content will have if they are allowed to continue vote sells" and that is the main point.
Steemit might lose, driven by the loss in value the content will have.
Receber, 75% of the Steem produced in each block should go to Writers and Curators. This is the basis of the so called "Proof of Brain" system.
Meaning that, when you Post or Upvote content, you are actually MINING in this platform.
Both Posts and Upvotes are Human-Inputs.
If Upvotes now become autonomous, governed by Voting-Bots, the basis of Pool Reward distribution is threatened. Actually, it is already under siege.
And yes, as you well said Everyone's vote and comments will skyrocket in value if autonomous dumb voting-bots are eradicated.
You know why there would be a skyrocket in all content value? Because this platform has real-valuable, interaction between people has huge value, and that is what bots are ripping out of our Steemit community.
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That is the real problem. The paying for up votes is not something a writer can compete with. Bot's cannot create original content, but it is apparent that bots can destroy the advantage creating original content is. May the solution be implemented soon, cause to be honest I not only don't want to communicate with a bot, I am not interested in competing with them either. Dogged determination only last for so long.
I love steemit and the community, and as a result am hanging on with determination. When the determination is gone so will I be and I suggest that I am not the only one who feels this way.
For sure you are not the only one, and that is why we must start gathering for war. Change will not come from thin air.
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