You make a good point about the fear of dropping a comment thing and whilst that's exactly how I built my account to where it is I understand that some simply don't have the drive or comfort to do so. It's a shame for them as most here are more than happy to engage back. I've also seen many target massive accounts in this way in a bid to garner a quick vote but I think it has to start small...That's where my weekend-engagement thing comes in.
I'm no expert on hive, a small insignificant account in the grand scheme of it, so I leave the steering wheel to others and hope they know what they're doing.
My little concept, and a few other things I've done, help me feel productive and I support people where I can. Again, if we all did the same, it would be a different place. I do my bit though, and hope it makes a difference to some.
I could have sworn blind I'd done a post about Hive and Walled Gardens? Oh well. I'm convinced I wrote somewhere "The days of a Whale dropping a big vote on someone are well gone."
Probably in a reply somewhere?