I think that the linear curation has been a good test case for reintroducing it into Hive, so thanks for that. I think part of the reason it is so successful on Leo is that it is niche and people are active and interested. On Hive, it is a bit different as there are many "dark corners" out there. I am not sure if it would really be that much of an issue, but some people take it seriously.
I don't worry too much about the optimization of my own curation, partly because I can't be bothered chasing it and partly because I am comfortable for now producing content consistently, which I really enjoy. I don't enjoy the optimization of earnings, but I do like the different strategies and potential paths to earn. This is the best game on the internet and it has something for everyone to play with.