Yep, you raise totally valid points (ones I expected, tbh). And I totally understand the perspective and feelings on the matter that you've pointed out. All I can say is: Failing an approach once rarely means the approach is bad.
And avoiding the time-tested approach of a killer, buzzworthy USP out of fear of scammers is never a winning proposition.
In fact, because all of what you outlined happened in the past, Hive was spurred to implement a lot of anti-abuse features. Hive got better because of the experience. And hopefully now is in a better place to onboard the masses. But if not, the process can repeat: 1. Market well, 2. Get an influx of ppl, 3. Abusers find vulnerabilities in the system, 4. Devs patch it...
...voila, even better Hive, now with more users.
A more easily digestible example may be this: Plenty of Uber drivers complain that they "dont make money", and that "Uber is a scam" but that doesn't stop Uber from growing through bold messaging.
There will always be a vocal minority whining about how a platform is a scam. Hive can either make peace with that and grow, or fear & resist it, as Hive dies a slow death.
These are the only options. Grow or die. :)
Anyway, you rock, I appreciate your input, and thanks for taking the time to comment. Definitely food for thought here. 🙏
(And lmao, you're too kind regarding the dv, good sir. 🤣)
I think that is a very good point that there are now more ways to combat said abuse and perhaps we are better placed both as a platform and a community now compared to then.
I do agree with you on this approach. Grow or die. Would we rather dress as a chicken and be set alight knowing that our final moments were hot, smoky, golden-feathered glory or smoulder feebly in the dark before eventually winking out.
I know which one I would choose.
:OD
Yes! Seconded! This is how to really understand the past, not by writing off that approach, but by learning, improving, and tackling it again, better prepared! Glad you're feeling it.
Man, I always love the 'crunchy' imagery in your writing. So good. I'ma have to try my hand at it some day, probably won't out-do the master, but it'd be a fun gig. :) 🤣 🙏
Lol. Yes you should give it a bash, its much fun!
It's on the list. :) 👍😀🙏