You're doing Hive the 'right way' then!
I guess most people who get caught up with those 'unsocial' parties are trying to game the system in one way or another. As a project owner and previous witness on Hive I've always tended to try to keep tabs on 'everything' going on. And, reading the drama can be fun (especially when you're not a part of it!).
Maybe I need to take a step back, focus on the little things and continue my journey with a focus on 'myself' and creating the kind of environment I want to be a part of! At the end of the day, we only see what we allow ourselves to see. Staying on the positive side of Hive creates a much better experience than drowning in negativity!