But I do think @starkerz made a good point in referring to Hive as a platform vs. a protocol. Which one are you judging? Hive.blog is a platform whereas the blockchain is a protocol. Is it fair to judge the protocol against other platforms that don't have their own protocols? Pitting Hive, the protocol, against Minds the platform is apples to oranges. Why not judge it against Ethereum, which is the protocol. So, what we're pointing out here is the inconsistency. Either judge protocols vs. protocols or platforms vs. platforms. That seems to me to be a fairer comparison.
I hope you understand the nuance.