I don't know about the drama but there is something wrong with the rewards algo.
I spent 6 hours editing my latest gaming video and got some very welcome upvotes but those upvotes are not reflected in the potential reward payout?
I know it's probably just a technical hiccup that will get sorted but it doesn't inspire total confidence in this so called 'bleeding edge' social platform.
Sort out the basics first.
As far as 'good content' creators go. I can only speak of my own experience.
My blogs and videos get 100's of 1,000's of reads and views every day on my own websites and channels but stick them on steem and now hive and they may as well be on a wasteland?
I have met many wonderful people from our platforms but for some reason very little traction or traffic from either of these websites. Don't get me wrong. I do get support but traffic? No.
Maybe this is why no one with a big following wants to come here.
My question is.
Why does content flounder only on the blockchain?
How many page views does hive get per hour/day/week etc?
It's a new site with new content daily it should be ranking high in search or is something else going on?
Do they gain you any reward besides kudos?
The audience is tiny here, and your videos on Call of Duty, though well done won't have much of an audience.
I discussed this with @acidyo once, about getting something on peakd, like twitter. I like the analytics there.
I have been there, done something around 1500 words, and felt, 'it's not enough', then done something at 400 words that get more traction. I don't have answers for you.