I would rather take pleasure from my own writing than cater to changing styles of other people.
This is a good state to be in. My enjoyment comes through my writing and so I'm in control of my destiny and feelings. I love people reading and engaging of course, but better that I find the value from my own actions rather than the expectation of other people's.
You nailed it with this statement. In the long run, I find this approach will have me coming back to hive for my own pleasure.