Hive can be all of that, you are right when you say that.
I have faith, it's only a matter of time. As you said before, the idea had to snap. And when it does. Well I suppose it would be glorious indeed.
Hive is personal you're right. A lot more so than any other social sites. It also gives me the feeling of being actually connected online... Because it's personal.
And fun.. Above all fun