I agree that expecting some return for genuine effort is natural, but your example of the user trying to game the system shows how misplaced expectations can backfire. It’s a reminder that Hive’s strength lies in its organic engagement. The curation part of Hive can be discussed as there are incentives on Hive to not just vote the best content, if you look at the economics. Anyways.
This new user’s drop in activity after the upvotes stopped is telling. Genuine effort should drive participation, not just chasing rewards.
This types of post are always interesting because it can showcase how people view Hive from different perspectives and motives.
What do you think could help newer users better understand Hive’s balance of effort and reward?