I think I may be the outlier :)

I do look at rewards, but not my wallet. I translate the amount of rewards into approval. The dollar value of that (in my wallet) is almost immaterial. That's the absolute truth.

I was hoping I'd leave something to my son in my wallet, a few dollars to give him a lift when I kick the bucket. However, that's just an aside. Like buying a few numismatic coins in the hope that they will accrue value. Sometimes I think, what if Hive went up to $3.00? or $10.00? Then I could pay for my granddaughter's graduate school tuition. But that's like fantasizing about the lottery. I don't actually think it will ever happen.

Why am I here, 8 years down the road? Why do I comment?

For one thing, I deal with a lot of low value accounts through my community curation (Inkwell and LMAC). I find these communities an efficient way to support low-value accounts. They take up a lot of my time.

For another thing, I have 'friends' who do not have high-value accounts and I regularly read their blogs and comment on same.

I do have high-value accounts I follow and comment on, but if I note that my comments are ignored or the respect is not mutual, I fall away.

Hive is fun for me. I'm looking at a 79th birthday in almost a month. I'm not going to get rich here. I certainly am not going to waste my time. I don't have time to waste.

I like your blogs. You are friendly, engaging, and entertaining. Always a positive vibe. I like your family pictures, your travel pictures. I first noticed you when you lost your dear pet. That post was endearing. You and your wife have heart.

Yes, I delegate, but only to accounts I respect. These are all positive actors on the platform. And no, I will never delegate so that it significantly affects my VP. I like voting. I like making a difference.

Well, that's a long comment--reflects another thing I like about Hive. I love to write.