Lately I have noticed several posts where the individual posting was ridiculed and even down-voted for things like the use of excessive bots. It seems there are several schools of thought on bots. If there are no rules against it, it makes it difficult doesn't it. Who is to say what's right? On one thread I remember, there was much discussion and debate on a post, long story short, this guy was steered by members toward more responsible use of bots by the use of "negative financial reenforcement." It was a great example of self regulation within the steemit community. There are no rules shoved in our face, but other users have the power to persuade.
Steemit is unique in the fact that it's not burdened by regulation. Barring any rude interruption by big brother, we will have the opportunity to show society and the powers that be who is really in charge and capable of self regulation. We have some dedicated people making this all work, I am confident that we are capable of solving problems from within and policing our own without outside interference.
It's easy to overlook the genius that went into the design of steem and steemit, but after closer inspection, the mechanisms are amazing to put it mildly.
