"As a matter of fact, I'm almost positive editing is what did it because every time you edit a post, it bumps it to the top of the Active pages, thereby making it more visible and thus susceptible to spamming unless a limit is put on it."

Yea, I do believe so, my friend. This is a good catch at an awesome stage in your Steemit adventure as well as mine and others. It could of cost a lot more.. 

Less Edits!! Take our time. Proofread blah blah haha