Giving the userbase a choice as Basecamp did isn't "Exit to Community" as it occurs to me. They gave them a choice to stay or to upgrade. What they didn't give them were the keys to the kingdom.

I think probably the most important important aspect of a community (no matter what makes it up), is engagement. What good does it do to exit to a community that's not engaged? The whole point, as I see it, is "Exit to Community" gives the community the power of self-government. The good ole DAO.

Exit to Community is really just a pipe dream without engagement. If only a small amount of the userbase exercises the power of their vote, we're still nothing more than subjects. That's why I think teaching newer people here on HIVE to get involved is vital to our success. 👍