Totally get and agree with what you said but from what i've seen as well at the end of the day for the vast majority it all comes down to $. That's why i have never powered all these years because i believe in Hive or at least i want to believe. People need to think wider!
The point i was trying to make with that statement though was that even if your content is amazing, the key element that will separate you from others and at the end of the day make you earn some money, is to interact with other people. This is one of the "hidden" keys let's say for success in here!
Btw thanks a lot for stopping by!