I might have to try dustsweeper. I've pretty much ignored getting payouts from comments because the money from Steemit has never been my motivating factor. It's the networking and gaining exposure for my more polished content that I'm mainly here for, though I have also found great enjoyment in discussing random topics with various people.

I have mixed feelings about Steemit's focus on monetizing everything, to be completely honest. It gives off this aura that everyone is just doing whatever they can to get the most money out of their interactions rather than being genuine with people. I don't try to make my comments or posts highly marketable, nor do I try to follow the latest trends; I say what I think. I talk about what I like. I try to produce the highest quality content I can, and I leave the rest to luck. I'm worried that if I start chasing market trends, I'll lose part of my artistic integrity.

This isn't a dig at anyone trying to succeed, though. Do what you want, there is nothing unethical about trying to be marketable. I just want to do things my own way, and see how things go. Good luck to everyone reading this, I wish you the best.