Firstly, I'm very sad to see that this post has 0 comments, while it speaks about a crucial topic connected to the core of HIVE and our social media network...
Secondly, the post is great and I can agree with your point of view personally, I have been thinking of exactly these things lately... Not because I have too much spare time to think, but because I saw certain behaviors lately that encourage mediocracy over meritocracy... and in my opinion, which is very similar to yours, this isn't good for the longevity of the platform...
I think it is better in the long term for content creators to seek out content consumers who enjoy their content.
This is so simple to acknowledge and accept, but on HIVE, many people don't have that view at all... I see many people seeking more whale upvotes than seeking out content consumers, engagement, and mutual benefit that comes from that... That's why we have absurd things like posts with $100 payouts with 3 comments, and on the other side, $5 posts with hundreds of comments...
Thanks for talking about these things... It's important to discuss them... I hope someone will see the post from the @Ourpick collection and visit you...
I have picked this post on behalf of the @OurPick project which will be highlighted in the next post!
Merit over Mediocrity
Quality over Particiption
Longterm over short term
Bravo, will put.
Amen!
Thank you for your comment and support.
I was concerned this topic would be controversial and might get negative feedback, but I think it’s an important discussion to have, and your comment is the first one in this discussion. I hope people who are struggling read it and it encourages them to look at all the communities on Hive and finding the one that fits them best; interest, engagement and growth.
It should be controversial! As I can see you are one of the "old Hivers" and you know how it was back on the old chain... We had everything, drama, discussions... Somehow, I miss that... It was something that was pushing us to be better, and these days, there is not too much talk about the crucial things that you have listed in your post...
Keep talking about important things! That's the only way to bring value to the chain!