Good one bro. I must confess, I use upvote services.
I started using them lately when I began to post regularly. I discovered that my hardwork in creating great and quality posts are under-rewarded.
I see a couple of people enjoying upvotes and building their steem power.
Although I am not desperate, there is the need to earn something to keep me going.
I hope I won't need to buy votes in 2018. I hope so.
Happy new year!