I dont use the pay bots but I do not bemoan those that do.  Many have found success in doing that, especially newer people.  Is it worth the money is my only question but I guess people need to work that out for themselves.

Overall, I dont like the practice yet I do not feel we should hinder those who do.  

And one challenge you have is that everyone can use these bots...there is no exclusivity to them.  Thus, when you attack the "rich" for doing it, the "poor" could do the same thing.  In fact, many minnows do.