I think you're doing a wise thing @raymondspeaks!
Looking beyond the internal aspects of a tribe/community, let's consider the meta-aspects and benefits — and I think @nathanmars will vouch for this, as well.
Let's consider how people use the web... not just Hive. The base level idea of "being on the Internet" is no longer a relevant thing. Similarly, "being on Facebook" barely has relevance. It's what we DO on the Internet, or on Facebook that has relevance. What people do is pursue things they are interested in. Groups, communities, hobbies, interests, sports, gaming, whatever.
As Hive continues to grow, I expect the base layer Hive will increasingly fade into the background as the focal point. Sure, people still *check Facebook," but their FEEDS are made up of what's happening in their niche interest groups.
Where am I going with this?
It's much easier to externally market a niche interest than an overall framework. As a writer, I can more readily market a writer's community to my friends and connects, than a social network. What's more, they are more likely to join a community than a new network, particularly if that niche community is dynamic, relevant and active. As a BONUS, the importance of "make money creating" fades a little, in favor of the value of the relevant content, itself.
Much success to you!
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Ah, you know, this is all so true. It could be argued that I am doing this for the rewards, but it's deeper than that. Since the birth of "Hive" the content experience on here has been so much more dynamic. And, I dare say I'm really starting to love writing again. I had lost faith in it about a year ago, but I think by meeting some great folks on this platform it has brought me back to the front end and enjoying the feel of just losing myself for an hour or two again.
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