I applaud your conviction and agree with you about the downvote cabal not realizing they are killing the goose that laid the golden egg. They can't help themselves, and they can't stop. They literally can't stop, or their game is up, and their victims will turn on them. All they can do is keep up their downvotes. I almost feel sorry for them, but they brought this on themselves. And now they get to watch the platform die, knowing they're the reason... but they literally can't stop. They are going down with the ship, but you don't have to. I think you will ultimately regret any delays you put in your own way. See you where the downvoters cannot follow : )
EDIT: Yikes, after seeing what you've said about Blurt users, and how you only put your low quality content there, I changed my mind. I think Hive is the place for you! Enjoy.