I get why some people might feel the need to power down and cash out their Hive. I know that some folks come from less fortunate backgrounds than others. But it’s really discouraging to see people take the rewards, power down, and cash out without engaging with those who take the time to interact with their posts.

Taking all the rewards without giving anything back to the blockchain community is a fast way to damage the ecosystem. I haven’t been here that long, so I haven’t looked into it deeply, but you see it all over without having to dig. People who just take everything they earn and take it out.

Plus, having a larger stake sounds like fun. There’s something really satisfying about finding a post you like, leaving a comment and a vote, and actually seeing it make a positive impact. It's much more enjoyable than a vote that doesn’t budge the needle (okay, my vote doesn’t move the needle much right now, but it's still better than ZERO)