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When ever a post is promoted with some steem, the steem used is sent to @null which belongs to no one and it will be added back to the reward pull. So promotion is giving back to the community

Hi @misterstee,

Yes it is normal, your post have been promoted.
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Have a nice day:)

Wow, i had no idea that was available to see! thank you so much. where can i find those stats?

Look for your user stats at: http://steemd.com/@misterstee

You will find stats about your "Hello steem community" post at:
https://steemd.com/introduceyourself/@misterstee/hello-steem-community

Have fun;)