The high price of living.
So, i was messing around over at steemworld.org and I found myself using the SP simulator tool to see where I have to get to so that I do not cast dust votes anymore. (a dust vote is under $0.03 and the payout gets burned) It turns out I need just over 400 SP to be able to cast a vote that actually matters and that someone will get paid on. That is insane. so if you are a minnow like me I suggest getting @dustsweeper to help your payouts get to you in case your followers are casting votes less than $0.03. Cheers.
You got a 2.79% upvote from @minnowvotes courtesy of @doomsdaychassis!