Does delegation give you same reward as running your own node? Perhaps overlooked, couldn't find details about that.
That is only legit with bitshares' delegated proof-of-stake approach. If u are the delegate u will get the reward no matter what u are doing. Even if u are a bad actor u will get the pay because malicious elements also have the right to stay around. Scammers, conmans setting up fake nodes to pilfer user share do want to eat too and only u can keep them fed.