Thank you for an awesome response, @truthforce.

Your 3rd last sentence encapsulates what I would LIKE to see:

"If those thought leaders and influencers and podcasters advocate and advertise Hive then there is no telling how large Hive could grow."

I've never even HEARD of 4chan so I'm now REALLY intrigued as to what they offer that Hive doesn't. Off to have a look.

Ease of use is pivotal to everyone. Incentives are the least of anyone's concerns IMHO - if they have something real to say. They're a nice add on for people with passion.

I sometimes think we believe Hive will grow by getting more people "like us". Maybe there is the fallacy? A bit like the start up founder of most businesses is the first person who has to go to enable major growth.

Perhaps your last sentence really highlights best how Hive can grow. Thought-leaders post. Minions get paid for comments. Eventually some of the minions work out that they, too, should become through leaders.

Pondering. Appreciating your thoughts.