First post I come across when logging in and I have to say I'm glad I clicked on it.
About personality and experience, I got to a point last year on Hive where I thought Hive was about "great content" and not necessarily "my content". I would read and read things just to produce something of almost the same value and while the rewards would come, I'd feel shitty about it.
When I took a one month break off hive and came back, I decided to take a different approach. I would write based on what I've seen and felt and many aren't free writes as I always go back to correct. Previously, I would edit out "unnecessary" things, but after returning, I began to insert myself into my pages.
As you call it, personality. I'm not sure if I have gotten to the point of acceptance yet, but I don't feel bad at all even with zero earnings. There are a few things I'm willing to give up in my life today and writing is definitely not one of them. Take away Hive today, and I'll still write.
I always knew I loved to write since the moment I was able to read, I just did not understand the length of this passion until Hive found me.
That part you spoke on consumption, yeah... That's me. I feel that sometimes I'm consuming unnecessary content. Fact is, I don't know how go get my hands on the content I want to consume for now. One year on Hive, and I'm craving more. To do more. Once again, I decided to take another approach on my writing but I will not eliminate my person this time. I hope it works.
Quality of content matters, but only when it is balanced with personality of content. No one comes to Hive to read text books.
There is nothing wrong with editing - it is a good practice, especially if building a style. Do everything with intention :)
I hope many more find this here. It is such a valuable pursuit.