Well, people just need to chill. Wondering outloud about things is not the same as doing, and in this place, where there are no rules, doing is not the equivalent of committing some crime.
I haven't used bots, and don't see myself doing it, because I don't see the benefit. At best, it's mixed, at worst, I'm told I destroy the entire STEEM platform. I'm guessing that last one is an exaggeration, but it's obvious that some people get results with bots and others don't. I don't want to waste time figuring out who's right.
That said, I find it highly hypocritical for anyone to call anyone out for doing anything around here when most of us (not all), have either had some hand in the way things are, or continue to do so. The moment they do, is the moment they need to put down the righteous indignation. The high ground is lost and the self-righteous attitude isn't going to fly. Calls to forego bot usage, or whatever it is, needs to be much more educational, much more tactful, and much more conciliatory.
So, no shunning happening here, and if someone does it, especially when you're just asking or thinking outloud about it, they can come see me if you decide it's more than you want to deal with. I'll take care of it.
Okay, I'm backing away from the keyboard... :)
Thank you so much @glenalbrethsen. You're support is epic! 😍