I generally read your posts. And I wouldn't know how to use an auto-upvoter, though I know there are several attached to my account. My goals for posting are simple: 1. to serve as a memory for me as I lack much of one, and 2. have something that lets family and friends know what I am up to, even if they can't comment (as all don't have HIVE accts). My hope would be if they read something and felt inclined to comment they would either e-mail me or call me (preferred). But I've never gone for high readership or the money, though both would be nice.