Look at any of my recent posts.. or look at every single comment I have ever made. I don't upvote my comments. Generally, upvoting your own posts everyone is fine with, but upvoting your own comments makes people mad from time to time.. I get it though. I'm not mad, I didn't flag you, I'm even glad that you don't like it and that it's not ideal to you. Best of luck man. It sucks that it's encouraged. I've found giving my vote to other people works best for me. I've found that other people give me some votes. What goes around comes around yo. I was more looking forward to talking wbout ripple lol!! But yes, best of luck. Ever have any questions about steemit, or just want to talk crypto. Feel free to find me and ask yo