Every user has their own standards for curation and the curation services or mechanisms they participate in.
Hive is decentralized and free, but it also has a community aspect. Some of these communities originated way back in the Steemit days almost a decade ago now. Relationships take some time to build, and consistency seems to be one of the most appreciated aspects here on Hive. Users who consistently create compelling content, and have demonstrated they are here to sustain Hive can succeed. People should really stop and think what success looks like not only to them, but also to other users.
If a person only has an extractive relationship with the community here that becomes somewhat obvious over time. Ideally the creation of new value, and its sustainment will exceed the amount of value that is extracted. If it doesn't Hive will implode or contract over time. It is good that HIVE assets flow off chain, and get purchased by speculators and investors. This allows for a greater market evaluation of the value of HIVE.
My own principles may be somewhat different than other users, and I don't and can't have a reasonable expectation that other users defer to my priorities.
Yes! I think an extractive behavior is much more obvious than people think. Not only on decentralized social media, it happens in business too. It's rather noticeable when you're in it just to extract money. For example: You sell hamburgers. You might use cheap ingredients because they have a higher profit margin. You might also cut costs on cheap furniture, uniforms, bad employees, a bad location, etc. What you end up with is a shitty burger joint nobody wants to go to. If you're in it to give your clients an amazing culinary experience with top quality service, products and a beautifully decorated restaurant with good music, you'll be able to charge a price that customers will be willing to pay for your amazing product AND you'll be able to make a profit in the process.
It seems like focusing on providing value is the name of the game in many aspects of life.