Really? I don't even check the hot tab these days if I'm still there. Though, I get to check 'Freedom', 'Animals', 'Nature' trending page sometimes, and I was a little bit below those popular bloggers there lol.
I'm also not very different from the majority, but I try to help as much as I can, especially to fellow writers. I've read a lot of really good posts of my followers and I just want them to make a decision for what's best for them.
Anyway, the writers help the investors in return by providing good content to keep the platform (safe for their money), and the investors are helping the writers by promoting their posts (not just monetary reward). So if I have the choice atm, I will invest straight away. It's win-win for everyone.
Let's wait, what's gonna change in the upcoming months.