Yes, there are all kinds of audiences out there that consume from different types of medias also.
And yep, for the most part, Hive doesn't have to reinvent the wheel, just integrate what the other platforms have already learned. An in app chat is a must in my opinion, and it can be kept off chain.
People want things easy and quick my friend. Two professional friends that I invited to steem lasted for a few weeks and then gave up.
I think it might be hardest on professionals, as normally they can focus on their area and are surrounded by other professionals to do other tasks.
4 years - an original, original :)
Surely you can motivate for an "in app chat" system?
I have learned that professionals live in their own worlds Lol.
Take care!
It has been spoken about many times, but none of the interfaces have integrated a simple DM system as far as I know
So strange as one would think that they can benefit from the input.