What the honeymooners don't realize is why they are rewarded so well. They just think it's easy money to come on hive, write some decent post get rewarded (which is quite deservingly for their content) but don't realise there's more to just creating good content on hive to maintain longevity. I've seen pretty much a whole community go through that phase, and disappear after the honeymoon period. They could have contributed so much to Hive and their own future if only they believed in the long term future here
This is why I don't think new users should receive big votes right in the beginning as it sends the wrong message. Maybe after 4 or 5 posts once they have showed their commitment would be a better option. I know I wait a week or two before extra curation.
We've dialed it back quite a lot but you can't always help the avalanche of voters piling up. Another big reason we dialed it down is to prevent people squatting accounts just to do a fake intro post for the rewards before they move over to a new account so now we're taking precautions and only giving bigger votes to those confirming having been invited by someone with a reputation and activity on hive.
Good to hear. Shame how some ruin what is genuine support and a helping hand.