I just wanna thank those that read and comment on the posts here on this blog regularly.

Using “promo bots” or “bid bots” was never something I really wanted to do.

However, it did serve me for a while in an era when certain accounts were milking the system (many still are) and burying other content thanks to $$$ supply, delegations, bot armies, etc.

Quality (to channel Robert M. Pirsig) is the thing. And not simply “votes.”

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I just realized today that I haven’t used the promo bots in maybe a month or so, give or take. The @upme service truly did help me stay afloat for awhile, as far as eyeballs/attention are concerned, but I have always preferred a Steemit more akin to the one I initially joined—one where humans read articles and respond organically.

This post is not meant to be a dig at these promo services, but rather, a happy announcement that, thanks to some loyal supporters and readers, I haven’t needed to use them recently. It’s ultimately a zero sum game, and a dead end road. If the only reason your content is “successful” is because of bot armies, or mass funding your own shit, then perhaps this platform really does deserve to fail, in a sense.

So who the hell took the time out to notice me?

Many.

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In particular, however, I want to convey my gratitude to @teamsteem, who has been a loyal supporter since way back, and is a true enthusiast and believer in the crypto revolution. Positivity emanates from this dude, and I think it is this sort of enthusiasm that is needed in the face of the wet blanket of “reality” (the state, the “norm,” human slavery everywhere) to really rise above and bring this shit “to the oven.” It’s time to bake it and make it happen. Bake what? Why, the delicious decentralized casserole of freedom. Oh yeah. I’ve heard rumors it’s made of chocolate.

Anyway. @teamsteem, 本当にありがとう😊

Another fellow I wish to thank is @nateonsteemit. Get over to his blog and say “hi.” He’s a go-getter and an enthusiastic thinker formulating new ways to be. There is so much talent, potential, and fabulous thought around here that it really makes me feel happy.

@canadian-coconut thank you, @papa-pepper, you are a true Steemian OG. @boxcarblue, @maxinpower, my fellow true believers here in Niigata...Jesus. Am
I waxing sentimental. Well, fuck it. I suppose so. Here it is. @cryptomancer ...start blogging again! @jbcoin, keep stackin’ in the name of enjoying life! @maya7, keep inspiring your community in India. @v4vapid, you are truly “the shit.” @kaliju, keep conceptualizing and styling the new shit. @doitvoluntarily, keep kickin’ ass! @finnian, @ramengirl, @kawaii-power, @mslight2016st (my beautiful wife), @musingsltd, @piedpiper, @schattenjaeger. @motherfuckingeveryonewhoblogshere.

There are too many kick ass individuals to thank. If I missed you, please chalk it up to human error and forgive me.

Anyway. I’m inspired, and happy to not need robots to keep the vision alive. God bless you all, and godspeed!

Which reminds me. I’ll end this post with this:

~KafkA

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Graham Smith is a Voluntaryist activist, creator, and peaceful parent residing in Niigata City, Japan. Graham runs the "Voluntary Japan" online initiative with a presence here on Steem, as well as DLive and Twitter. (Hit me up so I can stop talking about myself in the third person!)