I doubt you ever get downvoted for that. But because it's DPOS you no never know. I find it best just to accept them and move on. Curation makes things a lot more stable for SP holders which I like.

I'm not sure how to go about buying Steem where you live. There must be a fiat to BTC entry somewhere and from there it's easy with @blocktrades or an exchange.

Thanks, woke up with more swelling. But no fever or anything. Hope it passes soon.