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People that are afraid of upvoting their own content seem to not value their own self worth :)

Selfvoting is perfectly ok, unless done exclusively, then it can be abusive to the rest of us.
I don't see many people, giving a valid attempt, not getting pennies, at least.
Exponentially more than fedbook pays.

We are a tough crowd, and we are developing a culture.
These things will shake out, given time.
Folks just need to learn that on steem giving to others is how you get in return.