WHAT WOULD HIVE BE LIKE WITHOUT THE FINANCIAL REMUNERATION AND WOULD YOU STILL BE HERE IF THERE WASN'T ANY?
I have often wondered what hive would be like without the financial remuneration and if it would still be the same platform that it is today, as we all know a lot of people join hive for different reasons but the financial aspect of it is a big motivation for most people to consistently come back to hive daily and engage.
So what would hive be like if the finances were taken away and all it offered was a place to blog and share your thoughts, would you still come back and put the same effort that you are putting in today?
Well for me, I would say that the answer is a yes and no, first because the main reason I joined hive was for the money but leaving and coming back again after almost a year has opened my eyes to a whole lot of possibilities and has practically given me a purpose even on days that I feel like I have nothing to do.
I won’t lie, the finances are still a big aspect of me putting constant effort into hive especially since hive is my only source of income these days but there are other advantages of hive that exclude the financial benefits.
I recently had a conversation with someone I onboarded and he spoke about how hive has introduced him to a different side of the world and given him information about certain things he wouldn’t have realized and I guess that is a big positive of hive.
I would always tell newbies and people that I onboard to join hive that they should think of it as a journal that you comes to share what you love and if you do this, it will be easier to come back daily regardless of what you earn or not.
I think that because most people focus on the financial benefits, they forget to see all hive can offer you in the process which for me is a big loss and most people fall off after a while being here because they feel like they aren’t earning enough.
At the end of the day, even though the finances are important in hive, I think other aspects such as the knowledge and people you meet here should come first.
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Well i believe @selfhelp4trolls talked about something like this on one of his vlogs.
I believe it depends,for example, I love chess and I'd always play with or without money.
But writing contents without money.. Hell No! It would be difficult because i put in so much effort to creating quality contents.
Maybe I would anyway for fun, But i doubt if it would be everytime.
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I think even the fact that I love writing, it will be hard to come here every day without financial motivation but I don't think I am in hive because of finances in general or I would have left again.
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I came here for the money ofcourse because being a part owner was the biggest incentive. But based on my experience and interaction here, I still would be here if the money wasn't part of it.
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But would you be here everyday, hive takes a lot to be consistent and even though we all say we would still be here without the money, the question is would we still be consistent, I think not.
Not this consistent. I'm not this consistent on any other platform 😄
I sometimes want to abandon hive at least for a few days but because of certain goals, I can't 😆
Such a long title.
A lot of us came here for the money. However, the test of true diligence and love for the community is tested when Hive turns to shit. I mean even right now you'd notice how people just lose interest and stop being consistent as Hive is dropping.
We come for the money but staying is most times for the love, opportunities and random bits of knowledge we pick up from reading and interacting with people here.
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Also, I have noticed a lot of people falling off due to the drop in hive which is pretty understandable if they are here for strictly monetary value and also if they feel like their efforts aren't paying off.
It is still important for love and value for other aspects of hive comes to come into play or else, we wouldn't be here for long.
Once you fall in love with the community and not only the gains, you'll be hooked for life.
Exactly, hive is worth falling in love with.
I think that the blockchain is open to so many possibilities which is a great thing. Money is also a great incentive. Not all Hive connections are true...a lot are based on money and power. There are good parts and bad parts. I am a comfortable person whatsoever and I prefer real-life contact in terms of authenticity, so I don't think I would stay too much on Hive without being paid. And if people are honest, I think most of them think the same.
Yeah, I think that most people wouldn't be here everyday writing especially without financial incentives but hive should be more than that, or else in times like this where it is dropping, you wouldn't stay
Yes, I like writing and it takes time to write content and it is important to be appreciated. Anyway, I guess some people have other goals in HIVE. I am not here to make a fortune, not that I would dislike that...hahah I guess it depends on every single person's need in the end. And it is understandable...
If we can make fortunes, it wouldn't be bad at all though 😆 but I understand what you mean.
Let's just say Hive is a platform, that became an opportunity, that translated to financial education, which became a hobby.
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This is very accurate but I guess a lot of people are still in the process of getting to where it becomes a hobby.
The financial aspects is what motivates me in joining hive, now if it's been removed
Will I still be here?
Yes I'll still be here, why because, I've been opportune to make friends across the globe via hive, also I've been able to get people recognise and patronise my business and craft on hive.
will I still be this consistent?
No I will not be this consistent, there are days I wish I can rest a little, but due to some challenge and target I set for myself, I always find myself running back.
So if the financial aspects is being removed, na once in a While Una go dey see me, and that once in a while is still finance related (hoping to see client that'll patronise my craft).
Have a blessed day ahead.
You said it all, I have also been craving rest but I have goals, and I need to be consistent in order to meet them.
I think the money is a big part of it, that's what drew me to the place. It's a tough one, I've never been a big social media user so it's hard to know. I think I would stay active on Hive without the money, but not as much. Although, I think without the money, the platform would have a lot of ads.
Also it's good you tell the people you onboard to think of it like a journal, I hadn't thought of it like that until you said it. Also, realistically, even if a post only earns 1 cent, that's still good, considering facebook and instagram wouldn't pay out for a post.
Yeah, without the money I think there wouldn't be consistency or even quality content for that matter so it is a good incentive.
Also, it is so true that what you said about earning even a cent, because a lot of people spend so much time on other social media platforms and get nothing out of it.
Nicely written, a sensitive topic👏
Humans by default only put effort into what brings returns/currency because the whole world functions on currency.
I don't really love to cook but I have to cook because there are people who enjoy my meals. I think I would really love to cook if I had a restaurant with more people easting my meals and paying for it. I offer value, get feedback and get paid. My customers receive value, give feedbacks and pay for that value.So it's a win-win.
Before Hive, 2010 I was blogging for Free and owned a paid website 'thequeensbanquet', but the website cost me money for annual maintenance so I stopped cause I was paying and not getting anything back even thou I loved to write. Just the Blog exist thou, I then took a break from Blogging cause even though I enjoyed sharing I wasn't earning 0.001 to show it was valuable information and I wasn't getting as much feedback to better improve that value.
Onboarding hive few months ago, I did put in money to start (HP) yes, but I only got 1.23 and next post 0.02. But what stood out for me was the interaction I got on a post, i noticed it was satisfying and genuine. I then felt the need to improve on my quality to attract more interactions and yes people love value and would've drop incentives for that as a way to appreciate or encourage, hence more need to improve on content and make it worthy of their time.
I guess what I'm trying to say is Noone would stay where they aren't valued,where they don't receive or give value,
not in business, relationships or marriage.
Mark Zuckerberg will quit WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram the moment it's no longer valued and doesn't bring returns, because Time is currency, effort is currency.
Hell I wouldn't go to Work if I didn't get paid for the time and effort I put in even though I love my job.
If hive was to stop the Interaction and incentives then yeah, there's a big chance I'd leave.
Same way people left Steem when if fell and all came running to Hive.
Hive is just perfect the way it is, they offered a fantastic working platform, we put in money to appreciate its value and gain access. In return, for some of us we get bits back and others a huge chunk more than they put it.
I understand what you mean, when you put effort into something, there should be a value return for it and most people would eventually leave if there isn't value but we do need to realize that sometimes value isn't short-term and it takes time to show.
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Came for the money, stayed for a chance at changing the world.
Done right this small community can have an outsized impact on how people interact.
It would have helped if the folks that launched it hadn't used it for such a blatant money grab, but that just makes changing the world that much more rewarding when it finally happens.
I love this line, I shall use it often.
Also, hive can still make a whole lot of difference if people set their heart, and the money could just be an added incentive.
It only takes a few people to start the ball rolling, and here we are.
George Bush Sr. 'got elected' leader of the 'free world' with a staff of less than 30 people, if you believe the HIStory they tell.
No reason the ~6000 of us can't do it, too.
In fact, I think it is just a matter of time.
Exactly, a fire starts with just one match stick.
I joined initially for the money, but now that I've come here I realized that I'd still be here without it. Just that I would hardly post. Maybe just a few comments here and there.
Hive is the only social platform where I actively post and interact. On other platforms I just read and enjoy.
I guess the money is still a motivation since you wouldn't be consistent without it.
Yeah, I suppose it is. But in all honesty I don't think hive would be as developed as it is without the gains.
If Hive doesn't have any reward? Hive will still be working fine and good, just with a very low traction.
To get that, you have to look at other copy cat of Hive out there with little to no market value of there utility token. You get the idea there.
For the sake of the info here, crypto from leofinance.io, fun, creative, art and latest blockchain information. This place is gradually becoming like Medium +LinkedIn with a peck of reward.
So, you see. It will still be bubbling. But might be at a lesser rate of interaction.
Do you think it will really? Because in my opinion there is a lot of websites like hive, not necessarily exactly the same but since they don't offer financial rewards, there isn't buzz around it, so I don't know.
People might still be here but it wouldn't be the same.
This was a really awesome question for thought. With the price of hive crashing in this last week, I wonder how this may impact people's thinking. Thanks!
Well, it's already been affecting a lot of people, hopefully, it gets better.
I agree with you.
Here is a quote of mine.
I may not be as consistent but I would not leave either. The money is important, but being here for a while now, I have discovered a whole lot that would make me stay.
Very true, if you find reasons to stay except finance, it makes things a whole better.
Interesting food for thought @khaleesii, I've never really given this subject any thought.
Very well written and composed thought.
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Hello @khaleesii. In interesting topic indeed as many I know state they joined Hive platform for the opportunity to earn. As you know in some countries in South America and around the globe, economics is at a low level. So much so that earnings are meager and not able to support a large family. Supplementing your income in whatever way you can is enticing. This is especially true when you discover there is a social platform where you have just that opportunity.
Were it not for the earnings aspect, I doubt many would not be on Hive.
Myself, I'm economically sound, so writing and art are my hobbies. Hive allows me to flourish in both with communities of like minded individuals where I can earn, learn, and engage each day if I choose.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this topic. Have a good rest of your week.
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The economy in South America is the same as in most parts of Africa, a lot of people wouldn't be here if hive didn't pay and it can not be compared to other social media platforms because we don't spend hours writing daily.
That being said, I also love writing so even though I wouldn't be consistent, I would have still been here.
Thank you so much for reading, have a great day.
I would agree that hive has brought many other positivities in my life other than the money and I appreciate hive for this. I am not earning a lot from hive uptill now, not a very wonderful curation yet I come to hive for gaining the other benefits of expression and exposure. However, it would be a lie to say that if there were no financial benefit I would still come and would put my efforts the same way. I will not....! I would go for a place thst would offer me de money along with the other opportunities.
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Yeah, I understand what you mean, I will probably do the same in hindsight.
Hehe. I think many of us will.