I think you're raising great points, and I think this is a really valid concern. However, I'd counter it thus: I think the shilling that happens on reddit is p

I think you're raising great points, and I think this is a really valid concern. However, I'd counter it thus: I think the shilling that happens on reddit is primarily acheived through the use of sock puppetry. I think casting upvotes with Bitcoin is a decent way to try and counter this effect.