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RE: Bidbots Users are getting wiser
I wish Steemit could just move beyond bid bots. They ruin the core idea of Steemit.
Those with steem power don't have to curate anymore, which was supposed to be their primary role in this ecosystem. They sell the right to others to self-curate. Thus, everyone has incentive to self-curate, and the system breaks down.
I actually feel the same way as you. My obsession with bidbots began when I was just in my first week at Steemit. I observed the trending page and it led me to bidbots. I have been monitoring since. I wrote some articles and I got downvoted real bad. My obssession has not stopped since.
I think Steemit doesn't want to deal with the problem because too many whales are making money on their investment by selling votes/Steem power. They no longer need to actively participate in the community.
Also, I think there is too much hope that Communities/Subreddits will address the problem by increasing discovery and focused curation. But, I'm a little wary that it'll be a silver bullet.