People should be active when they have something to say, and something to share. If the low price dissuades them from creating content or engaging, that is entirely on them. I for one don't want "Fair weather hivers", I want people who are going to be around no matter what.
Price doesn't matter. Hive still does the same thing - lets people post, lets people engage, lets people publish, lets people consume.
Totally agree as we are here to support each other and enjoy ourselves.