agreed good and smart mav... i agree this mechanic of upvoting content that isnt organic and is a gamified technique to boosting SBD on the steem blockchain feels unbalanced. I still think there is hope for steem though. there is value and these are just small speed bumps to the evolution of whats to come on the steem engine. for now i dont take it so personal anymore, i just try to educate, and continue to build and meet people. I think being here and meeting people while taking a small kick back has been quite enjoyable and im excited each day to see what happens next.