The problem with those old dapps was that they didnt exist on layer two.
No content form on Hive using the same token distribution system can exist alongside blogging (long form) and still have any chance of success. Maybe video content, long form but the rewards cant support that. A TikTok type dapp would be gone fast. Thats why Dmania or Memehub could never take off (probably some other reasons as well).
If you wanted to make something that appears "low effort" compared to 1000 word blogs it cant use Hive rewards.
Because believe it or not, having a great sense of humor is essential to be able to code.
I need to be proven wrong. :D
That's the crux of the issue. Without a sophisticated sense of humor it's almost impossible that some individuals understand that 1000 word blogs, they are neither of greater effort, quality nor of greater value than a very witty and short hilarious satire with a surprising comedy punchline to wipe out all the rewards on Hive in one fell swoop.
Just wait a bit until the major prankster on heaven grant me a better internet connection, and you will be proven wrong!
Cheers!!