Resetting the accounts is not going to happen, but we can imagine. People gained their HP in various ways. Some were in at the very start and had different opportunities. The rewards distribution was very different back then and we had posts earning $thousands whilst many of mine made nothing. I have bought some, but most has been earned and that is down to being active. I have been to lots of events and meeting people in person makes a difference.

There used to be various ways to buy votes, but that has mostly died out.

Now I can get a nice income just from curation, but I still enjoy posting too. I try to spread rewards where I think they are deserved and I'm not into any 'vote for vote' deals.

Of course some will be desperate, but spamming comments won't get them far.

Hive is not necessarily easy money, but then I don't think it should be. Those who contribute something may do better. It is still very small, so there are lots of opportunities to get noticed.