In my 7-8 years here I've never powered down. I have wasted money on Hive Engine tokens, most of which has turned out to be shitcoins, showing I'm not a very good investor. Oh well. But, still, according to hivestats I've invested more money than I've earned, putting my Hive Power well above my earnings.
Although my HP is far less than some who have been here as long, I think it shows my commitment to this place. I'm torn, because I do understand that not everyone has the luxury that I do of not needing my Hive earnings to survive, and that some have to take money out to pay for daily life. That said, I always like to see people keep money here. I know Hivebuzz does the Hive Power up Day and Month to try to encourage people to power up, but I wonder if we can't add more gamification to further encourage it.
Your commitment shows, despite your HE investment nutbaggery. (Just kidding, we've all bought shitcoins).
I understand the daily life comment, many struggle and not just those in third world countries, but that doesn't mean a little give-back isn't possible...I would be happy to vote someone staking 20% of the amounts they exit and would support them more if they applied a 50/50 balance...I'll not support those who think they're the only one that matters and simply takes, it's selfish. So...they earn less. There's so many I've supported that have just taken whilst giving nothing back...it stops now...well, stopped yesterday though, my support.
I don't like monthly power ups...daily or weekly is the way to go...it means one's stake starts to work better immediately and that earns more in curation immediately. We shouldn't need gamification, we need responsibility.