I look at the stats weekly that @penguinpablo publishes comparing HIVE to that other chain I refer to as FIRED and the stats look good, definitely would agree with you that this is a continuation and 4 years old rather than a start.
Anytime you add 5 and lose 3 it is still positive growth and makes it manageable growth. I need to start inviting more people and sponsoring them with a $25 HIVE delegation like you suggest. I remember on FIRED there were groups doing that are those groups active here now?
Side note; I really like that you tie old music to your posts, always a nice touch of class.