Some of these performances have amassed thousands of views on X. People did like it. Many of what you're labeling "new members" aren't getting their start in music here. They're being introduced to something new to them. Nothing is stopping them from bringing their audience here either. It's actually being encouraged, though that takes time. Nothing is stopping fans and supporters of music from coming here to support them with votes either. And if they actually manage to figure out supporting music in this fashion is just another way for the audience to earn here, I'm sure they'd be delighted. Though I realize I can point this out clear as day and people still won't get it.

The reason why some show up to create content and get paid, then leave once they're not getting paid, is because they did literally nothing to build an audience/viewership/readership for themselves.

Vibes approach is different than Open Mic. It's also an opportunity to set the music scene and new members on a more productive path with reasonable expectations. I'm supporting some of these performances and artists simply because I like what they did and enjoy music in general.