It is quite refreshing seeing people say things plainly and unapologetically without fear or favour. This sort of truth bomb is needed in a space where most people are so obessed with their narrative and delusion.

For me virality is more important than quality. Why? Well quality is subjective and open to debate. On the other hand virality is objective and based on numbers, and numbers don't lie (most times). Unfortunately hive is not structured to gauge and reward virality--the one thing that can positively impact the network effect of the chain. Even worse, more care is given to investors over the sanity/healthy of the blockchain.

I might not have the answer to hive's problem but I think we need to make a shift towards being a result orientated blockchain which is not basic on our subjective narrative of quality and development.

Influencer can bring more eyes to the chain but I think Hive would do better with restructuring it social system by making it more enjoyable and engaging--micro blogging or vlogging comes to mind. This allows for quick rapport which can help increase on screen time and improve retention.