The snowball effect that bringing a few users with the right mentality is huge. I know the mindset has changed already and we no longer promote Hive as a come for the rewards kind of platform, which is one of the biggest reasons for people to come but leave, because they were getting no rewards (because that's what they came for).
One of the scenarios I see unfolding is Hive becoming prominent and reign in certain countries like those you mention, and then all of us just hover around those communities. It wouldn't be bad, it would be a great start in my opinion.
Definitely, once people come in, bring their own people, and Hive becomes the place where they can create their little hub or space, then it will be a win. I wonder if there's a way to make a community private?
RE: It pays to write on Hive, not to promote Hive