They will buy votes meaning they are willing to pay for it meaning they invest in the platform or?
Buying votes I still see shown as an option in the "fanbases" steembot Xpilar (took over?) and this is supported by the Steemit Team just like many other actions it is said the Steemit Team doesn't allow it.
So again I ask: Who is that team "they" keep referring at? Since just like the misunderstanding that the Steemit Team is against upvoting those without a club, or doesn't allow them to join contests it feels to me that "'the Steemit Team" referred to is a different one.