Hey there @jonesteemit, you are correct in your analysis. The higher your reputation, the higher the chance that people will upvote you coz it means that you have been updating very quality content.
Did you notice that, You and I have similar reputation. Lolx

I also make sure I only upload something I will be glad to upvote if I saw it on someone else's timeline/feeds. Lets keep upholding the quality of this platform.

Gave you a good upvote there! Keep steeming!