Engagement is a big plus, it helps a place look alive, look like a thriving community, and it does not take much time at all, if you read a post, drop a line say thanks, ask a question if you are unsure of something that was mentioned. Basically leave a comment you would enjoy reading if someone left it on a post of yours, and soon you will find you have not just one comment buddy, but dozens.
I think this is the right direction to travel, this is what is going to drive the growth of LeoFinance and of Hive.