Protecting this chain is a good instinct, and I'm glad there's stakeholders like you doing the dirty work getting it done.
The autovoters can be a big problem, and I don't know the solution to it, but in my opinion the breadth of experience coupled amount of research and time that goes into @corbettreport's articles and videos likely deserve more than HIVE can pay. Encouraging him more on this platform can only help, especially in an increasingly Orwellian world where people are looking for a place to freely discuss ideas.