I think the main reason Hive doesn't collect that information is because it has no need to. The main reason other platforms ask your age, sex, ethnicity, etc. is because they are selling your information to advertisers for a profit. Collecting demographic information and selling it is basically the whole business model of Facebook and The Others.
Hive does not sell your information to anyone, so they have no use for it. Demographic information is completely irrelevant to you interactions with the blockchain. It doesn't forbid the sharing of that information. You can put it in your profile, if you want, and many people do.
I can't say for sure what the developers were (or are) thinking as they build the platform, but it seems likely that privacy and de-commercialization were among their concerns.
Also, if you don't mind, I will like to feature you in an edition in the future, the topic is already selected. If it seems good to you, you may drop off your discord username, and I'll meet up with you their.
I'm still and always open to suggestions and more ideas.
I don't really use Discord, and I don't currently remember my username. You're welcome to feature me or any of my blog wherever or however you like.
I look forward to seeing future Hive Town Hall posts. I'll comment when I have something to say, but this is my busy time of year, and I won't be engaging on Hive quite as much until around November.
Wow! That's interesting. Nonetheless, it's nice meeting you! We will always stay in touch occasionally!
Thanks a lot for your very kind and educating response. I really and honestly appreciate it.
I think, when comments are made like this in a constructive manner, without sounding harsh or rude, it spurs higher levels of engagement.
You've really answered well, and I appreciate once again. At least, the fundamental nature of Hive has been made open, a purposeful design, deliberate at providing high levels of privacy to the users. The user chose how much information he or she is willing to give out, which makes a lot of sense.
Also, with this design, there's no need to spend huge amounts in time and money, developing complicated algorithms to match users interst with contents, to glue them more to the platform, against their will, a practice common to social media platforms today.
I wish to see more of your responses on future editions of the Town Hall. Gracias!