I think to comment on and reblogging new authors' posts is really encouraging asides from simply rewarding. I'm not keen on cross-posts, but I'm really impressed with the new tipping feature. You are right though, there are too many apps. Hive is decentralized so multiple ways to access it is important, but they all don't need funding and we don't need to get excited every time a new one comes out. Unless it is truly revolutionary or ends up onboarding thousands of new members, who cares?

More people need to think about user retention. Perhaps calling out people when they do things which are bad for user retention (such as downvoting for reasons not directly related to the content or author), or just looking at manipulating the price.

One thing I've realized there are a lot people here who just want to feel appreciated and part of the social network first and perhaps make money second. These are the best people to keep for sustainability because they are likely to engage above the minimum required to avoid trouble and tell all their friends, too.

I like your message at the end, it's the most important. I don't resell curbside recycling, but I do donate to several environmental charities and I use a lot less electricity and gas than the 'average' residents in my apartment.