While I agree with most of your points, the upgrade BOT part I don't or at least not yet. You see I'm new to Steemit and as much as people say, 'reputation doesn't matter, SP does' I have to say both matter.
I write original content but cant make myself seen because (48) isn't high enough. Yourself being at (69) will attract new viewers solely because its a high number.
I have told myself when my reputation reaches (55) then I will no longer artificially raise it using BOTS, as that is all it is good for. Maybe I'm playing the system but I just want people to LOOK. Can you see this from my perspective? I hope so.