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I've stopped upvoting all but the best comments. All but the very best ones are going to languish on the flat side of the curve. That said, as you've mentioned; there's less competition for eyeballs now, so gaining followers from insightful comments should be adequate compensation.

"from insightful comments should be adequate compensation."

Yeah, I think so too. I think the #newsteem approach and mindset is legit and good so far, so I just hope it continues like this.