🎬 Steemy - EP. 30: Steem Bot Tracker - Keep an Eye on all Upvote Bots
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Hey @flauwy yes the bot tracker is an amazing tool. It was presented by @yabapmatt on Utopian: https://utopian.io/utopian-io/@yabapmatt/introducing-the-steem-upvote-bot-tracker
Maybe you will like to write a post about Utopian as well. I would be very happy for that!
Thanks for the credit :-) Definitely would like to see more about Utopian too!
I really have utilized the Steem Bot Tracker created by @yabapmatt. I think it's about time to put a logo on the tab buddy because it is an awesome asset for people that upvote posts. @cleverbot do you think upvote bots benefit us minnows?
Thanks, glad it's helping! I always forget about that tab logo, lol, thanks for the reminder!
I made a German video, related content:
https://steemit.com/steem-help/@schamangerbert/steem-upvote-bot-tracker-deutsches-video-von-schamangerbert
Very interesting tool
I have been looking at the upvote for profit tools for a little while.
It appears to me that some of them have a genuine positive intention some may even have a philanthropic intention.
However I am stating to think that some of them are toxic to the community because they are sucking the life out of it.
I am not 100% sure and will always remain open to additional information. Its one of the things that keeps me from posting. I still need to firm up my position on the subject.
In your last post I asked you how you, how do you define ‘power user’, it is not an idle question.
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Yeah, sorry I haven't replied yet. I agree that the mere concept of upvote bots is weird. They have helped me to reach more people but they also did cost me tons of my earned SBD. In general I prefer if they wouldn't be necessary or even available. But I rather think that we have just seen the dawn of all kinds of bots like this. It will probably grow into a proper market. Depends on what Steemit is delivering next.
The Power User is someone who posts daily and with a certain strategy to maximize success. You can see some patterns for what works well for that.
That is exactly what I have found out also! My value is not growing at all since I use the boosters too much, only nice payout numbers but not really a win. I have now reduced the use to a minimum of 2-4 $ investment.
@schamangerbert Thanks for sharing your experience.
I am trying to firm up my own strategy for when I start posting.
Looking at how much some people are paying for votes just seems crazy on one level while being totally understandable on another. It seems like an addiction.
The user pays and get upvotes that actually costs the voter O nothing at all.
The User gets an endorphin rush.
The user re posts and does not get the same level of rush so they go back to the drug dealer to get another hit.
But the drug dealer never ever contributes anything of lasting value.
Its just the way I see it from the outside so far and remain open to other thinking on the matter.
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Hi @joe.public, I created the bot tracker site featured here and I made it because I personally find that the upvote bots can really help new / small users grow an audience here more quickly.
For one, if you have some patience, you can get positive returns directly using the bots - which is what my site aims to show. But additionally even if you don't get a direct positive return from the bot's vote, it gets your post more visibility which gets you more real votes and more followers which I think will easily generate a positive return in the long run.
Hi @yabapmat, thanks for your thoughtful reply, it looks like great tool and I plan to play with it, so i can do some more investigating on who is sucking the life from the platform and how much they draining.
However it does not really address any of my concerns regarding ‘for profit up-voting’
You may use it to boost your reputation, then use only bots with high reputation numbers, that makes sense with a 40 reputation.
@schamangerbert right now I am leaning toward not using them at all. It does not look like they are adding any value to the overall community. imho its looking more like an infestation of parasites
Hey @flouwy thanks for the reply and support while I am sorting through things here.
Your definition has value to me.
I hope it does not develop into a proper market. Not sure if it depends on what Steemit is delivering next.
It seems more likely that it is dependent on the actions and behavior we support and what we are offering to the community.
Your idea about memory tokens has the potential to provide many benefits beyond memory sports. It is something that many people can benefit from my friend and you will not need to buy votes for it imho
What a great information, @flauwy! I opened the recommended site and was impressed. Thanks a lot for sharing it! Saludos!
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Thank you for the knowledge sharing im still new on steemit trying to grasp the whole world of it! haha upvoted
As usual , explained it thoroughly and beautifully , watched it earlier thanks to the notification bell , recognizes my favorite Steemy :) Keep Rocking and keep steemin!
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