Don't feel that way. Your not gaming the system.  It's just the way the system works.  You will purposely put yourself at an unfair disadvantage when the system is meant for to be used this way, and most will.  I definitely would not recommend frivolous comments just to up vote yourself,....(.one won't get very far with that scammy type of practice)..... But thoughtful comments should be up voted, at least by yourself. Remember this helps others see your comment