It's not sustainable.
That's kinda why I've been pointing at the world outside, hoping at some point people realize there's a lot of support available out there and they don't need to depend on current stakeholders to find success here. It's possible to build your own support base if your offering is attractive enough, stemming from individuals currently on the outside. That approach is sustainable, even when the creator needs to pay themselves in order to purchase better gear so they can create better content for their community/audience.
I know it's an unpopular opinion. Still, I encourage everyone to have a look at other platforms, see how they're evolving, and pay special attention to how common it is now for people to support content creators with their own money. Also note how much money goes back into production value which in turn makes the product and platform itself more attractive to more people.
For example: Watch the host of The Why Files on Youtube roll the credits at the end of each video. Compare his first video to now. And look how popular his show is becoming.
There's an explosion of interest in the independent arts. I guess attempting to point this out several different ways over the years has been my way of caring about the place, since I think that combined with this new tech is a good match.
It was just the other day that I was watching some videos on 'the tube' which I still watch regularly for exposure to my own hobbies, along with business inspiration. Several of those folks have live streams and people readily donate to them (myself included) for the services provided. The value I receive from those videos is worth the money spent when compared to classes or workshops with very high fees.
Folks are tuning in to see and listen to alternative sources and Hive could absolutely be one of those same sources for news, views and entertainment. I'll check out the Why Files.
Yes. People are paying for everything, because people are interested in everything, and they have the option.
Meanwhile, your money goes a lot further here using these tools. And I think this approach would encourage even more people to be in support of the things they're interested in, since it makes it so much more affordable.
That's "the new internet" and this is "the new tech" and "the new money" so to me it only makes sense taking that direction is wise.
I've been waiting for this to click for several years here, since before it was so common over there and elsewhere. In a sense this platform was ahead of its time. Now it needs to play catch up in some ways.
I could also go off on another tangent, talking about how important this tech is when it comes to solving problems in the future caused by centralized AI sources. But those issues won't be evident for another 5 to 10 years at least so maybe I'll wait.
Why Files is a cool show. You'll like it. Hecklefish's audio can be a bit obnoxious at times though. Some of those videos get demonitized by Youtube so he just reached out and got support the new way. Carries on. Does really well.
Ahead of it's time is right, and while everyone (minus a few, like yourself) was entranced with this new gig, we weren't paying attention to the other social platforms. Actually, I'm talking about myself lol...I was not paying attention.
I'll be patiently waiting for the next tangent.
You're completely right about being dependent, but I think many are so lazy and don't have the gumption to get up and actively participate in their lives. Entitlement is a curse. People can be quite short-sighted I think.
Yep, and here on Hive it's (basically) as easy as posting and commenting with passion, personality and a little effort. It starts with little steps (as you point out with the YT example) and builds momentum from there. But on Hive...people post shit and just hope for a whale vote or for votes from someone with stake...all the while planning to take it all out...well, no more votes from me, that's for sure.
I'm not altogether sure my little post here will have any effect on those takers, they're not often the sorts to even read the posts of others, but my lack of votes on accounts like that will have an effect on their revenue. In my head, people with stake are seeking this, thinking of changing their habits as well, and if that was to be the case the additional voting on accounts staking (and doing other positive things) and the lack of voting on those that do not may start to lean people towards the right path. Who knows huh?