This tends to be the reason most give for sticking with Hive: the social aspect. Is it truly enough to advance Hive though? Many are pushed away by those 'unsocial' parties that seem to control the narrative on Hive.

As for Tipbots, they have their place, I do prefer those that put all the tip announcements into a single thread, though, instead of plaguing the comment sections! (Although those threads now seem to be getting hit with downvotes too) It's one of those things that is constantly developing, I guess, guided by the will of the hivians!