Lots changed... and actually when I see helpful comments about trying to "open up to a wider, let's look at all" it kind of makes a huge difference.

Fighting just because, does not get anyone anywhere. Collaboration and cooperation with a bit of competition is the right way to go. There will be WAY more copies either from someone copying things from HIVE or people raising projects on HIVE from "similar" things on other chains. Its the way of life... And there is nothing wrong with that in my view.

Also, just because someone does not agree with a comment or a view, that does not have (or should not have) to necessarily lead to a downvote. Same thing the other way around.

For example, I didn't upvote @acidyo on this post as I, in my view already think he has enough rewards for the post, but I have upvoted him on the comment above, because for me its worth more value I am interested in for this chain.

I think people change eventually because we all learn what's worth or not fighting for.