Reasons Not to Selfvote Your Posts

Steemit Open mic (contest) community founder @luzcypher explains in this long post why he stopped upvoting his own posts.

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As often happens with that type of posts, and the title gives away, it all starts with a confession:

Usually, I would not upvote my own comments but did upvote my own posts. I reasoned that if I don't value my own posts why should anyone else find value in it. Back when my Steem Power was so small, my thinking was any vote was a good vote, even if it was my own, but as I started developing a following my thinking has changed.

Why I highlight Luzcypher’s post though, aside from the obvious insight, is that their post is an honest read. An honest share.

At no point do they take an elitist position, climb their community leader pedestal, instead their post reads almost as freewrite. No, I don’t mean an incoherent ramble, just an honest read.

I'm doing alright on Steemit and have found that the more I give to others the more I receive in return. It doesn't always work out that way each week, but for the most part, my following keeps growing with each passing week and although a lot of my followers are minnows, those same minnows will one day grow up to be dolphins and their voting power will grow along with them.

One of the most important things Luzcypher highlight is not to expect anything but to be consistent when sharing:

Reciprocity is a curious thing. Being the first to give does not guarantee people will return the gesture, but being consistent with your support will eventually get noticed and attracts genuine support from others.

Genuine, voluntary support sticks with you as you build your account. It is slower than using bots, but it is real and builds a lasting community of mutually supportive people.

Head over to @luzcypher’s great post and read all their reasons why they stopped upvoting themselves.

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