Well said. As a content creator or a blogger, our first goal here should focus on quality. If we put effort and sincerity in what we write, and bring up quality contents, the reward would follow up.
I am sure you must have your reason for not giving out 5 hive for the independence day contest. I haven't read through the post there but as you have mentioned, I would go there to read them maybe I can understand why the reward was cancelled.
Good writing brother 🙂.