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<p>The core of Steemit is the content. Authors pour their hearts and soul into creating posts which will be appreciated by the community. Part of the recognition comes in the form of Steam Power and Steem Dollars associated with up-votes. Authors want to build a following, enhance their reputation, and interact with the community.  As viewers up-vote and comment, there emerges a dilemma.</p>
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<center><h2><strong>Should comments from viewers be up-voted by the author as a reciprocal way of showing appreciation?</strong></h2></center>
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<h3>What is the correct Steemit etiquette?</h3>
<p>Common courtesy would say yes, reward those who took time to comment on the post. But there are other issues to consider. Namely, the number of votes the author has to dole out is limited. The general consensus is, members should only up-vote about 30 times a day or risk their voting power be depleted and the value of their up-votes to suffer greatly. This generates a problem. If I create a blog and fifteen people reply, do I commit half of my daily allowance of up-votes to them? Perhaps yes, perhaps no.</p>
<p>All up-votes and comments are appreciated, some more than others. I think it is a personal choice by the authors. Up-votes should be treated as a treasured commodity that helps the steemit community curate itself and stay healthy.</p>
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<h3><strong>Here is my new policy.</strong></h3>
<p>If you up-vote and give a comment which is meaningful, then I will return the favor and up-vote your comment. That will tie us, the author and consumer, together in splitting the reward. Your comment should add to the discussion, clarity, or debate which makes the post even better. I will recognize those who contribute, in a micro way, to the post with my up-vote until I am depleted for the day. I believe the feelings, ideas, and concerns will increase the passion and hopefully fuel a larger audience participation. We all win.</p>
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<h3><strong>Some of my cybersecurity blogs where you are welcome to join the conversation:</strong></h3>
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  <li><a href="https://steemit.com/security/@mrosenquist/7-methods-to-fight-back-against-ransomware">7 Methods to Fight Back Against Ransomware</a></li>
  <li><a href="https://steemit.com/security/@mrosenquist/ransomware-help-is-here">Ransomware Help is Here</a> </li>
  <li><a href="https://steemit.com/security/@mrosenquist/what-cybersecurity-topics-are-you-worried-about">What Cybersecurity Topics are You Worried About?</a></li>
  <li><a href="https://steemit.com/secuirty/@mrosenquist/will-fake-profiles-be-the-end-of-steemit">Will Fake Profiles be the End of Steemit?</a></li>
  <li><a href="https://steemit.com/security/@mrosenquist/security-iq-quiz-and-a-chance-to-win-a-windows-surface-book">Security IQ Quiz and a Chance to Win a Windows Surface Book</a></li>
  <li><a href="https://steemit.com/security/@mrosenquist/what-cybersecurity-topics-are-you-worried-about">What Cybersecurity Topics are You Worried About?</a></li>
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<h2><strong>What do you think the proper Steemit etiquette should be for Authors Up-voting Comments?</strong></h2>
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