## Trending Posts Without Bid Bots and Self Votes
In the last 24 hours alone people spent at least **12994 SBD and 3617 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-2018-07-06), 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** [Utopian.io Edu Tutorial Series Submitting Insightful Analysis Contributions](https://steemit.com/@utopian.edu/utopian-io-edu-tutorial-series-submitting-insightful-analysis-contributions) -- **by @utopian.edu with a current reward of 123 SBD**
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>In this video of the Utopian.io Edu Tutorial Series, we focus on the Analysis category. The video tutorial reviews and explains the attributes that make for an excellent Analysis Contribution on Utopian.io, including a detailed overview of the policies and guidelines for Utopian.io and the Analysis category specifically. In addition, the video guides contributors on how to best construct contribution submission to Utopian.io with the aid of the template for the Utopian.io category. Applying...
**#2** [The Fourth Has Come And Gone Time To Get Back To Business!!!!!](https://steemit.com/@mrviquez/8ef8bdbc-807a-11e8-8918-0242ac110002) -- **by @mrviquez with a current reward of 103 SBD**
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> Hope you all had a great day yesterday!!!! But today we are back in the real world. Bitcoin is still up so it still a great feeling!!!! Join my livestream!!!!! My live stream is at DLive a To vote, use the link above, and go to the qbottom of the page, and enter blockbuster into the box and click the VOTE button I hope you all enjoy this post!!!!! Until the next post STEEM ON!!!!! a Bitcoin SwC Poker, download and use affiliate code Blazin8888 when creating an account for ...
**#3** [Authentic New Mexican Huevos Rancheros](https://steemit.com/@pinkspectre/authentic-new-mexican-huevos-rancheros) -- **by @pinkspectre with a current reward of 88 SBD**
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>While technically a breakfast food, this delicious, easy dish can be had for any meal. Huevos Rancheros is a simple dish that can be altered depending on your tastes and the ingredients on hand. While this particular recipe doesnt call for spanish rice, I know many people who like to add that to the fluffy bed of tortilla that huevos rancheros is served on. Other common additions not included in this recipe are avocado, lettuce, and bacon for the carnivores out there. In case you were wond...
**#4** [Car Rental Strategies to Save You Money](https://steemit.com/@pinkspectre/car-rental-strategies-to-save-you-money) -- **by @pinkspectre with a current reward of 87 SBD**
<div class="pull-right"><img src="https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmcWHHXe7X96SYXNszxyZuFx16depdfdjwXPrHJGzfGceX/road.jpg" /></div>
>Whether its vacation time, a business trip or your car is in the shop, next time you need to rent a car, use these strategies to avoid paying too much. a 1. Check for discounts. Many companies and universities have special deals, and there are also discounts for government employees, AAA and Sams Club members and many more. Costco offers members a significant discount though their own travel site, which compares prices across multiple sites. 2. With most car rentals, you can cancel with...
**#5** [7 Tips for Home Decorating on a Budget](https://steemit.com/@pinkspectre/7-tips-for-home-decorating-on-a-budget) -- **by @pinkspectre with a current reward of 85 SBD**
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>Everyone should have the opportunity to inhabit a space that makes them happy. Just because you are on a budget, doesnt mean your home has to look like it. With these tips, a little effort, and a little creativity, you can enjoy a beautiful, unique space without blowing all your money. Geneva Vanderzeil. a Mix and Match Found a chair you love, but cant afford the set? A complementary chair in the same color scheme or sizeshape range will do just fine. Found the perfect rug for your livin...
**#6** [The continuing evolution of mosquito nets may spell the end of suffering from mosquitoborne diseases](https://steemit.com/@nonzerosum/the-continuing-evolution-of-mosquito-nets-may-spell-the-end-of-suffering-from-mosquito-borne-diseases) -- **by @nonzerosum with a current reward of 82 SBD**
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> Image credit Wikimedia How do you stop the worlds most effective killing machines? Mosquitoes spread disease on a terrifying scale. Annually, mosquitoborne diseases are responsible for the loss of approximately 100 million years worth of healthy life i.e. 100,000,000 DALYs per year, see previous post for an explanation of this concept and they are responsible for the vast majority of the transmission, suffering and deaths caused by the following diseases and many more Image created f...
**#7** [A Healthier Art World Powered by Blockchain Spotlight on Digital Objects](https://steemit.com/@creativecrypto/-e1lvouxopx) -- **by @creativecrypto with a current reward of 80 SBD**
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> Attention towards the art world from the blockchain community has absolutely skyrocketed over the past year with more and more initiatives looking to revolutionize one of the longeststanding asset economies. Theres a lot to potentially change, from the ways in which art is produced to the systems in which it is valued, distributed, and protected. Decentralization stands to nurture a more equitable and efficient industry, and today, well be discussing with one of the new companies looking t...
**#8** [SteemWhale is LIVE!](https://steemit.com/@creativecrypto/steemwhaleislive-ckiybugyyf) -- **by @creativecrypto with a current reward of 77 SBD**
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> a hr The Steemwhale is a Steempowered project developed by a that utilizes a deployed fountain in the shape of a lifesized sperm whale, as part of the a titleThis link will take you away from steemit.com relnoopener11fountains project in the Netherlands up North of the Friesland province. This social experiment displays the speed and framework of the Steem blockchain platform and the benefits of a decentralized system. altwebsite.JPG br The whale itself sprays at random intervals,...
**#9** [Make the 100,000th Drawing On DADA! Come Join a Growing Community](https://steemit.com/@creativecrypto/makethe100000thdrawingondadacomejoinagrowingcommunity-vf5u5ocp01) -- **by @creativecrypto with a current reward of 60 SBD**
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> hr We are very, very close to hitting our drawing number 100,000. And you could be the lucky, important artist that creates this unique drawing. Its a once in a lifetime thing! For the last several months, participant artists have contributed their drawings and addons to other artists work to create a vibrant global collection of creative work on the blockchain. The community is growing everyday and were soon to hit one of our largest milestones yet. altScreen Shot 20180705 at 10.40.0...
**#10** [EXCLUSIVE DTUBE VIDEO 149 Consistency A double edged sword?](https://steemit.com/@tanbay/zdftb7vy) -- **by @tanbay with a current reward of 59 SBD**
>a In todays exclusive DTube video its time to talk to you about consistency and why I think it can be a double edged sword sometimes depending on how you use it What are your thoughts on consistency? Let me know in the comments below! If youre new to my DTube channel check out my introduction video with 24 interesting facts about me here My fianc lauracody and myself are Travel Bloggers, Instagrammers and YouTubers known as Travelling Weasels. Music credit Special thanks to myndnow f...
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-2018-07-06) 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-2018-26).
## Your Customized Top List
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