I have noticed the polsza bot using the #minnowbooster tag to promote itself. Well, that's at least why I think it uses the tag since I see no other connection. I took the time to take a quick look at it and give it a testride.
The instructions are easy, this is what the posts mention:
@polsza upvote RULES:
- Transfer 0.5 SBD to @polsza and include post or comment url as memo.
- You will receive an upvote for 25-75% according of current voting power.
- Our vote will be profitable for sure !!
I haven't found what happens if you transfer more or less than the 0.5 SBD. Or what happens if you make an error in the comment (auto refund?).
I gave it a try on this recent post of mine: https://steemit.com/steemstem/@jefpatat/the-mendocino-solar-motor-explained.
Before the bot voted the rewards were at 0.15. After the vote 0.71. That's an increase of 0.55. But of that 0.55 only 75% goes to the author. That means 0.4125. This results in a net loss of 0.0875 or 17.5%.
Also note that part of the 25% of the curation reward goes back to the bot since it comments and upvotes.
The bot indeed casts a vote bigger than what I payed for, but not profitable.
The 65% upvote in the comment seems to match.
https://www.steemnow.com
I don't know if it is a bug or by intention. I hope the team responds.
Hi @jefpatat
Thank you very much for sharing the results of your test with us.
By the way, your post will be featured in The Daily Qurator #19 tomorrow. Don't forget to check it out ;)
Congrats,
Dr. TLK :D
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My pleasure. I have nothing against it but I don't like unfair advertising. If their intentions are honest maybe they adapt the bot. Seeing no reply on this post is not a good sign though.
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This is indeed strange - did you try to contact them via the discord channel?
With 65% you were even at the lucky end of the vote-%-spectrum.
BTW, according to steemd.com/@poslza transfers != 0.5 SBD are returned with memo
You sent wrong amount. Transfer 0.5 SBD to @polsza to get upvote!edit: big THX for the experiment reward!!!!
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I try to live up to my promises.
I don't know if that is correct. They have changed their mind several times. I also read:
It's a bit unclear to me. I tried the discord channel, but there doesn't seem to be a channel. I'm taken to a page to invite a friend. Should I contact polsza directly?
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This post has received a 0.39 % upvote from @drotto thanks to: @banjo.
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Congratulations! This post has been upvoted from the communal account, @minnowsupport, by Jef Patat from the Minnow Support Project. It's a witness project run by aggroed, ausbitbank, teamsteem, theprophet0, someguy123, neoxian, followbtcnews/crimsonclad, and netuoso. The goal is to help Steemit grow by supporting Minnows and creating a social network. Please find us in the Peace, Abundance, and Liberty Network (PALnet) Discord Channel. It's a completely public and open space to all members of the Steemit community who voluntarily choose to be there.
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Ok. Thanks. I won't use it.
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@jefpatat got you a $8.34 @minnowbooster upgoat, nice! (Image: pixabay.com)
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