Hey bro! Thank you for the shout out and kind words.
I think our posts are likely read more often then we realize. There used to be a view count on posts, but it was removed some time ago, and I'm not entirely sure why. I'm trying to improve my commenting, but it's certainly not easy. I find myself pressed on time to keep up with what I consider to be obligations or duties, and it really makes it difficult to comment on everyone's posts. I'm willing to bet I'm not the only one with this conundrum!
To address the main context of your post here, yes I totally get how you are feeling right now! There are so many variables to consider when managing your VP, and it's especially hard with low VP. When you consider the implications of utilizing VP in terms of self reward, via self vote or maximizing curation, the choice is easy enough for me; to not self vote, however I don't think maximizing your curation rewards as a means of rewarding yourself for your hard work is a bad thing! I think those who understand the system on a deep level, also understand this. The basis of your morality seems to be built on top of empathy towards others. I think this is amazing, and the more your account grows, the easier it become for you to spread the love, while ensuring growth. So I see it, as correct intent, and a win for everyone! Some might not see it this way, and that is ok, we live in a world of varying perceptions and opinions.
Above all else, the fact that you are being transparent with your thoughts, and taking the time to share with the community speaks volumes to your character!
It's been a pleasure getting to know you thus far @davidke20, keep up the great work friend! 😊
This is amazing. Your reply has more meat than my post. Here's what I have for you.
The view count is a front end counter by own dApp preference. I notice Stinc removed it when many dApp started to float around(Steemit was the only dApp back then). To put it this way, if you read a post and watch the video directly on dtube, Steemit will have no view count at all. Nowadays with @partiko, there's even worst for Steemit to catch up. I used to have less than 20 view count, but my upvote count has always been close to 100 and I always wondering why🤣
And yes, you have said it. I can vote myself and nobody is going to say I'm wrong. My point is, if I self vote, I will be missing Amy more opportunities to vote for others! Imagine if I split a self vote to 25%, I can use that to send love to 4 other person instead of "self love" one time with a giant orgasm. And again, no point to partial self vote also. Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying self vote bad or whatsoever. I'm merely telling you why I choose not to self vote.
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Thank you for explaining the concept dApp preference in a way which helped me understand it a bit more clearly. I thought it might have something to do with this.
Yes my thoughts are well in line with yours. I enjoy rewarding people for their work and efforts, displays of arts and vulnerabilities, things that take outright courage. It's an enjoyable experience to feel like you are earning your rewards. With the idea of curation, you are rewarded for imposing your agree-ability for greater reward to the author. It's a win/win. There's just no need for a self vote in this kind of a system. Some people are only in it for the money. You clearly, are in it for the people :)
Nicely put @davidke20, thank you for the nice response.