this is a awesome post and obviously well received by the comment engagement.

When I started to read this post, I felt you were talking with me and taking some digs, not understanding the motive of some posts.

People need the to be able to make a choice, and what information does is give them choice and question their ethics

I self vote - always have done, why? well I have worked online for so long, the concept of social proof is build into me, so that first vote gets the ball rolling. Now I am also in a hurry to build my power so I can be seen and respected here on Steemit

Not everyone has the luxury to buy steem, and I am one of them. Should I be less respected because I can not afford to invest 'cash' but can invest time? Should I not be able to reward myself with a upvote for the time I have invested?

There are people here on steemit that have shown real entrepreneurial spirit and for that, well lets just say they have been 'bashed'

I dont know how often I have 'not' posted some of my data analysis because of fear of backlash. Free speech lol I don't think so, I can see from your comments you are watching over your shoulder for that downvote. I know that feeling well