Thing is, this is a social media site at the end of the day and do people who are friends on say, Facebook or Twitter, go on the look out and engage with other people's posts other than their own group? I think it really depends on what you want to get out of it all.
I completely agree...But if that's what a person wanted there's more simple methods to do so, like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram etc. Coming to a complex and clunky place like hive doesn't make a lot of sense...So, enter rewards. (The real reason (almost) everyone is here).
As you say, throw in a reward system and all that just want to hang out with friends stuff gets turfed out the window as everyone is tuned into that radio station, you know, WII-FM (Whats in it for me.)
And for most, if someone wants to get something out of it (other than the warm and fuzzy feeling of hanging out within their little friends group) engagement is required. (Excluding of course the circle jerking, bid-botting etc.)
There's a family on here, I won't say who, and they interact a little between themselves. Recently they were disadvantaged on a reward thing...And all hell broke loose. But...Hang on, isn't it all about the interaction within your group, the old G-dog thought...Clearly not.
I get what you're saying and I agree...I'm sure there's a handful of people here who don't care about the rewards and that's their prerogative...But the vast majority do...No different to people collecting likes on Facebook...That enjoyment that comes from it when someone likes the photo of the plate of avocado on toast they just posted...So rewarding, that tick. Lol.
So, yep, I think you and I are in agreement generally, yes? Those who want to stay within their group can do so, and don;' need to interact with others. Those that want, or need, to make a go of it...Engagement.
Thanks for commenting and the tip on the book.I'm hitting bookdepository.com up today anyway, so will see if it is around.