I think there are big positive possibilities on 'the second level'. I'm not so sure this is one of them... It sorta feels like a return to bid bots on some level and just the thought of that turns me off.
In truth, I'd rather support the authors than the curators. I know that both are essential to the process, but I feel the authors need the support to keep them putting out quality content. The alternative is circular curation and bots that pick and chose maximum payout rather than maximum quality.
I'll not use it. The payout is NOT my motivation. A nice bonus, but not my reason at all.
Which shouldn't be taken as a criticism of second level experimentation. I'm way in favor of that.
Yep, I understand this. However, I would like to see more thought go into curation (up and down) and this might be a way to reengage more sensitive voting, as the EIP encourages it.
I agree with supporting the authors more than curators, which i believe is part of the point of this. support decent authors and you might even make a better experience for everyone, plus earn a bit more. Maximize your stake to get higher curation rewards by voting on shit, lose curation rewards.
For now at least, I don't see myself using it either, but I am very interested in observing who does and the effects it might have.