I keep reading about plagiarism. It's beyond me that bloggers think it won't be noticed. I do understand the desperation that may lead to stealing someone's work, but really, it's not necessary. Even if you don't have an original thought in your head, just do some research and summarize other people's ideas. If you credit the source, that's totally legitimate. And sourced material is more trusted than a free flowing essay (like this comment).

As for bots and voting services--it's probably the way to get power fast, but I'm not ready for that, not yet anyway. I don't know if I will be. I like reading posts, writing for the community, receiving comments. Even when I get a lot of upvotes, I'm always a little disappointed when I don't get feedback.

This is a very comprehensive rundown. I'll have to refer to it in the future, when I feel a little more comfortable in the Steem environment. Maybe I can use some of the tips then. Thanks for them.