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You get $0.18 every time you upvote your own comment? I get nothing when I upvote my own comment. Won't I get more making fewer votes and using those votes to upvote good content? I'd like to see the formula that determines the payout per vote.

Not sure of the logarithm the calculates the pmt, but it all has to do with you investment (effort, or money). Keeping at it eventually, you are sure to see an increase in voting power. You might want to check this article out:
https://steemit.com/voting/@gavvet/minnow-voting-power-from-the-record-usd30-000-makeup-post-perspective

Thanks, that was insightful.