## Trending Posts Without Bid Bots and Self Votes
    
In the last 24 hours alone people spent at least **8 SBD and 389 STEEM** on post promotions **using bid bots or vote selling services**. I know bid bots are a controversial topic and it is not up to me to decide if these bots are good or bad. Heck, I'm a bot myself, so who am I to judge? However, I can help you with your own judgment by providing data. Besides my [DAILY TRUFFLE PICKS](https://steemit.com/steemit/@trufflepig/daily-truffle-picks-2019-12-13), where I try to direct attention to posts that deserve more rewards, I decided to use the data at my disposal to publish another kind of top list.

Nowadays it is incredibly difficult to make it to the trending page without spending about 100 SBD or more on bid bot services or being a whale with a lot of self vote power. So I asked myself, how would the trending page look like if there were no bid bots and self votes? Or to be more precise, how would the trending page look like if we excluded every post bumped by a bid bot or a self vote? 

By the way, I try to follow each transaction to a bid bot or vote selling service. Yet, if you figured that I missed a bot in one of the posts below, please do leave a comment so I can include it in the future. Thanks!


# The Top 10 Posts NOT Promoted by Bots

So without further ado, here are the top earning, text based posts (excluding dmania etc.) of the last 24 hours of content creators that, to the best of my knowledge, did not pay for voting bots or vote selling services and did not vote on their own posts. A list of the humble, so to say. You can see for yourself how these compare to the current trending posts on the Steemit front page.

**#1** [My 2019 Achievements and Failures  D](https://steemit.com/@enjar/my-2019-achievements-and-failures-d)  --  **by @enjar with a current reward of 25 SBD**
    
 <div class="pull-right"><img src="https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmZLa3VLJeDipBFNRQjvv7jHYzqKgPnoGeW7PSdxWhQgi8/dark%20clouds.jpg" /></div>

> I give myself an overall D for my achievements and failures for the year 2019. There were a lot of things I did not get done or flat out failed to reach the goals I wanted it to. It was quite a hectic year of so many downs and a couple of ups. Last year I wrote up a resolution with quite a few things I wanted to accomplish in 2019. I had also quite a few things that were not listed on it or where added throughout the year. Fail I wanted to get back into reading more books in 2019. Th...

**#2** [Yo](https://steemit.com/@acidyo/yo)  --  **by @acidyo with a current reward of 14 SBD**
    
>Feels like ages since Ive last posted, just wanted to drop in a quick post saying Im still alive although I was feeling under the weather for a while there and havent been able to focus much on Steem things. I have to admit the recent hardfork and the negativity that came with it has sure taken its toll even though I do see most of my activity justified and Im sure the majority would agree with me. Although I dont regret treating some users the way I have been treating them I do regret being...

**#3** [SteemSQL  Database update and preparation for SMTs](https://steemit.com/@arcange/steemsql-database-update-and-preparation-for-smts)  --  **by @arcange with a current reward of 11 SBD**
    
> SMTs are coming with the next hardfork and there will be a lot of new information available in the blockchain! Since many processes in the Steem ecosystem rely on SteemSQL for their daytoday work, its better to be prepared than having to deal with downtime the hardfork will be rolledout. Therefore, Im actively working on updating the SteemSQL database to prepare it for SMTs. As this preparatory work requires to review the entire structure of the database and its tables, I take this oppo...

**#4** [PromoSteem Curation Synopsis  11DEC2019](https://steemit.com/@steem-ambassador/fblr7-promo-steem-curation-synopsis-or-or-11-dec-2019)  --  **by @steem-ambassador with a current reward of 10 SBD**
    
 <div class="pull-right"><img src="https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmUBYUN8hanboGq4Q4KVB2Qs7cj9t7CtUVHCq8B4TsnY3d/screely-1550579447575.png" /></div>

> classtextjustify Daily PromoSteem Curation Synopsis showcases the brilliant promo work done by Steemians to promote Steem Blockchain. SYNOPSIS REPORT 11DEC2019 Join The YouTubeIsOverParty on Twitter Earn Upvotes! Author theycallmedan Most Simple Steem Account Creation Tool Author wehmoen I Will Going To Take Some Laxative Tea Today To Help Me Evacuate More Of My Stools Author cryptopie Check the WITNESS DESCRIPTION Author steempeak  How to sup...

**#5** [My 2019 Achievements and Failures. Biggest Disestar Year of My Life.](https://steemit.com/@shharafat/my-2019-achievements-and-failures-biggest-disestar-of-my-life)  --  **by @shharafat with a current reward of 9 SBD**
    
 <div class="pull-right"><img src="https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmdtu7WM36VyvmQ9NXeBwqefGUgdc9KV5Mw29UjzXu3K48/Elegant%20Memories300.jpg" /></div>

>I got everything at 2019.My success ratio is very high.But one big disaster ruined me.I can not recover it in my life.But i have to remember this 2019.Even i want to forget it would not let me forget.This article for blocktrades contest. Then i was jobless.My bosom friends bear my expence that time.I was searching a job.But my luck was bad.At that time I was going through a very bad situation.I join a marriege invitation from my junior friend.I attend that program. This is my junior marr...

**#6** [Film Review Shock 1977 Bavas Last Film](https://steemit.com/@janenightshade/film-review-shock-1977-bava-s-last-film)  --  **by @janenightshade with a current reward of 9 SBD**
    
> Shock 1977, directed by Mario Bava; starring Daria Nicolidi, John Steiner, and David Colin Jr. Shock is Mario Bavas last film he died three years later. Its not his last directing credit, though, which was for an episode of an Italian miniseries in 1979. Its a hit n miss film thats worth watching for the masters fancydancy camerawork, but it doesnt achieve the dizzying heights of his Sixties classics like Blood and Black Lace or Black Sunday. While the title of Shock sounds like one of...

**#7** [Paint, Bitcoin, The God Particle And A Couple Of Birds](https://steemit.com/@adetorrent/paint-bitcoin-the-god-particle-and-a-couple-of-birds)  --  **by @adetorrent with a current reward of 8 SBD**
    
 <div class="pull-right"><img src="https://ipfs.busy.org/ipfs/QmfPVfr9oVkFiRAwHHrBJGZGrSsJRikkzf1bw3JZbdZQLa" /></div>

>Oh yes indeed, today has been the perfect day to stay indoors and get some painting done. No, it wasnt actually the ideal condition for paint, but I made it work. It was the ideal condition for me. As normal British weather happened outside, grey, dull and wet reflecting the mood of British politics, I fired up an audiobook about Bitcoin and got to work. It has terrible reviews on Amazon. I understand why its very, very basic. It fulfils the beginner promise, but the expert one, haha...

**#8** [How People Get Dpdr Disorder](https://steemit.com/@danplants/96oak4xi04t)  --  **by @danplants with a current reward of 7 SBD**
    
>a I want to talk about how people get dpdr disorder in the first place. Im gonna break it down from my perspective and point of view. Since everyone has a different unique situation. For those of you reading who are wondering, what is dpdr disorder? Ill give you the quick synopsis. The acronym stands for depersonalization derealisation disorder. In short, it feels like youre living in a dream world. Everything feels fake and distant. Its as if youre observing everyone else from with i...

**#9** [Americans Are Lonely, Miserable And Depressed  The Legacy Of A Society That Has Rejected Family, Faith And Patriotism](https://steemit.com/@zer0hedge/americans-are-lonely-miserable-and-depressed-the-legacy-of-a-society-that-has-rejected-family-faith-and-patriotism)  --  **by @zer0hedge with a current reward of 6 SBD**
    
 <div class="pull-right"><img src="https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmcAEDDn1k7xru9iLJ2m6NdQFvAcAiSi5C35kfn2Y3gfFo/image.png" /></div>

> What in the world has happened to us? Once upon a time, America was made up of tightlyknit communities that were united by family, faith and patriotism, but now we are more isolated than ever before. Of course one of the biggest reasons for this is the fact that we are all spending countless hours staring at screens instead of interacting with real people, and this is something that I covered in a previous article. However, our fundamental beliefs are also significantly shaping how we b...

**#10** [Mark Shepard Season of Light OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO Life In Song 292](https://steemit.com/@markshepard/jsedotwntz8)  --  **by @markshepard with a current reward of 6 SBD**
    
>a Mark Shepard Season of Light OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO Life In Song 292 A song designed to walk the fine line between kid holidays and grown up holidays which has been the theme song for my Season of Light family concerts and school assemblies...since... um... 1997? How did THAT happen? Song 292, written 121997 Recorded 112519 released 121219 EDIT7MIX5wtitles Song Downloads are available at Please help me to reach more people Like, Subscribe and Share! My Life In Song Project 5 De...



So? What is your opinion about these non-bot trending posts? Before I forget, do not miss out on checking my other top list of [DAILY TRUFFLE PICKS](https://steemit.com/steemit/@trufflepig/daily-truffle-picks-2019-12-13) to help minnows and promote good content! Moreover, if you want to find out more about me, [here I give a detailed explanation about my inner workings](https://steemit.com/steemit/@trufflepig/weekly-truffle-updates-2019-49).


## Your Customized Top List

If you liked this top list, maybe you are also interested in the trending pages for different tags without bid bots and other cool custom adjustments to your feed. In this case I can recommend you the awesome frontend developed by @jga: [HERE IS YOUR PERSONALIZED STEEMIT FEED](https://joticajulian.github.io/custom-feed/). 

## You can Help and Contribute

By upvoting and resteeming this top list, you help covering the server costs and finance further development and improvements. 

**NEW**: You may further show your support for me and all my daily truffle picks by [**following my curation trail**](https://steemauto.com/dash.php?trail=trufflepig&i=1) on SteemAuto!

## Delegate and Invest in the Bot

If you feel generous, you can delegate Steem Power to me and boost my daily upvotes on the truffle posts in my other top list. In return, I will provide you with a *small* compensation for your trust in me and your locked Steem Power. **Half of my daily SBD and STEEM income will be paid out to all my delegators** proportional to their Steem Power share. Payouts will start 3 days after your delegation.

Click on one of the following links to delegate **[2](https://v2.steemconnect.com/sign/delegateVestingShares?delegator=&delegatee=trufflepig&vesting_shares=3938.965%20VESTS), [5](https://v2.steemconnect.com/sign/delegateVestingShares?delegator=&delegatee=trufflepig&vesting_shares=9847.412%20VESTS), [10](https://v2.steemconnect.com/sign/delegateVestingShares?delegator=&delegatee=trufflepig&vesting_shares=19694.824%20VESTS), [20](https://v2.steemconnect.com/sign/delegateVestingShares?delegator=&delegatee=trufflepig&vesting_shares=39389.649%20VESTS), [50](https://v2.steemconnect.com/sign/delegateVestingShares?delegator=&delegatee=trufflepig&vesting_shares=98474.122%20VESTS), [100](https://v2.steemconnect.com/sign/delegateVestingShares?delegator=&delegatee=trufflepig&vesting_shares=196948.245%20VESTS), [200](https://v2.steemconnect.com/sign/delegateVestingShares?delegator=&delegatee=trufflepig&vesting_shares=393896.49%20VESTS), [500](https://v2.steemconnect.com/sign/delegateVestingShares?delegator=&delegatee=trufflepig&vesting_shares=984741.224%20VESTS), [1000](https://v2.steemconnect.com/sign/delegateVestingShares?delegator=&delegatee=trufflepig&vesting_shares=1969482.448%20VESTS), [2000](https://v2.steemconnect.com/sign/delegateVestingShares?delegator=&delegatee=trufflepig&vesting_shares=3938964.896%20VESTS),** or even **[5000 Steem Power](https://v2.steemconnect.com/sign/delegateVestingShares?delegator=&delegatee=trufflepig&vesting_shares=9847412.239%20VESTS)**. Thank You!

Cheers,

![trufflepig](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/SmokinCaterpillar/TrufflePig/master/img/trufflepig17.png)

*`TrufflePig`*