Steemit is an experiment in anarchy, but those who manage to get power by buying it or just getting in early enough can plunder it for their own gain. I am happy to help others and what I make is a nice bonus. I choose to not self vote or buy votes as I value what others think of what I do. There are no rules, so we can do what we want.

I appreciate people want a return on their investment, but giving something back to the platform helps it to grow.