Is there anyone out there that has that much invested in that website that they need to purchase upvotes? I understand that it's popularity contest and just like any other website like Twitter Facebook and all of that I understand that there is a popularity involved but is there anyone out there using it to generate income to the point where they're going to purchase upvotes?
Yes. Most news there redirect you to blogs or youtube videos, you get the idea, so there's profit involved if you reach the frontpage and gain exposure