Think about it this way : 
-> As of today, bid bots are generating direct income to bot users because there are not enough authors and steemit users. 
-> Second step is when steemit will go mainstream. Bot will be used as they should be : an advertising service. You won't have an ROI from the bot but you will generate income from curators or from the product you are selling and which needs exposure.

Steemit bots are one year ahead of their time.

well, it depends on the perspective from which you see it. Many times i have had some quality posts that received no audience. I then took it personal and decided that upon publication, i will boost the post to enhance its visibility. I must say this, it worked. Not only did it attract more audience, but more rewards. Most of those boosted posts of mine got listed on many places based on amount of rewards in 24 hours. See its good idea.

I am also motivated to write more since there is a means of getting my publications out there.

Moreso, it is a paid service; if you can afford it, use it! I ain't gat nothing against it.

Well, opinion they say, is like the belly button, everyone is entitled to theirs. I rest my case.

Lets Steemit!

This is a great question, and it's important everyone understands how post promotion services - like the voting bots - can be a great thing for the platform overall. You can read my thoughts about it here:

[https://steemit.com/bots/@yabapmatt/why-voting-bots-are-great-for-steem](https://steemit.com/bots/@yabapmatt/why-voting-bots-are-great-for-steem)