without your guys guidance
I'd not say mine, but "guidance" is the keyword here! No matter where you register or what new things you are trying out, your success depends on who is guiding you or who you meet at the beginning. I see many joining Hive and leaving as fast as they joining. Which brings us to your next point.
the potential is there but I realize are we even ready for rapid growth?
Rapid growth is nice but Hive is not like any other platform out there. It's a complex one and needs time to learn. When I joined almost 5 years ago, things were 10 or 20 times simpler and it took me a week to see the structure, not to mention the economics. So onboarding is one thing, making people stay and thrive is a totally different one. Many are rushing to onboard new users, promising them earning possibilities and when they realize this is not a place to get rich quick, disappointment kicks in and they leave, some already blacklisted for plag or other abuse.
Helping newbies to find their way is paramount and this is why I appreciate what you are doing. I saw a comment earlier, left to a user that has joined Hive, after using steemit :)
So slowly, but steadily, I think we can contribute to growing this place and I'm glad you are in 😀