What is actually mind blowing about the votes on this post (for which I haven't bought votes) is how many there are! And the value has come to $1.50 which is many many times higher than any other "organic" post. Having said that, I've not been producing on here long enough to expect anything better. Early days.

I noticed a lot of votes came through in chunks all at the same time. I don't know if they are from a "community service" such as steem basic income or what. I think someone may have generously enrolled me in that. Plus there are some other great communities that support noobs. 
@o07 is building such a community too.  So, not sure where it's coming from but am of course delighted and appreciative of it.