This one question will ruin how you see Hive rewards.

in #hive10 days ago

Let me tell you a story...

You write a post on Hive. It looks like a hit. Upvotes start rolling in, and you feel that warm sense of validation. Maybe — just maybe — this could be the start of something real. Finally, you're making actual money on Hive.


Riches

And then… someone comes along and downvotes it back to zero.

Suddenly, you're not celebrating. You're seething. It feels like theft — like someone walked in and stole your hard-earned cash. Worse yet, you're convinced it was malicious, and nothing anyone says can change your mind.

But here's the kicker:
You might be wrong.

It all comes back to one simple, uncomfortable question:

“How much would you personally pay for a post like it?”


When the realization hits.

You may think you poured your soul into your masterpiece. But did you really?

Maybe you had ChatGPT write it for you. Maybe the photos weren’t yours. Maybe they were AI-generated.
Or maybe the whole post was original — your thoughts, your work, your effort.
Even then, do you feel entitled to those potential rewards?

Because that’s all they are: potential.
Rewards on Hive aren't guaranteed. They're not locked in — not for at least a week anyway. They’re based on what others value, not what you think you deserve.

Now imagine trying to sell that same post on a street corner.
Do you really think people would be lining up to pay whatever reward value you saw on Hive?


Low effort illustration

Some people never get this.
And that's when things go off the rails.


There are people here who spam constantly, accuse others of conspiracy, and claim victimhood when they get downvoted. They say they’re being “transparent” — pointing fingers, accusing others of shady deals and posting their wallet transactions as “proof” . They say they're exposing “bullies”.

But let’s be real:
What they’re doing is bullying.



Tasting the sweet Hive Profits

I took a break from Hive. Life's still messy. But coming back, I found someone posting my wallet transactions like it's their business — like some amateur detective trying to frame a narrative. Claiming delegations are shady. Implying that profiting from them is immoral.

That’s not “transparency”. That’s bad faith.
And depending on how far you go — it starts edging into defamation.

You don’t know my history.
You don’t know my reasons.
You don’t know me.
So stop pretending you do.

So to you, @bpcvoter3 — and your assorted lackeys (and yes, I’m looking at all of the #bilpcoin accounts, for the simple reason that you’re all doing the same thing):

You haven’t earned my respect, and you most certainly won’t be getting my upvotes.

Now kindly get off my lawn.

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Hive deals with discipline and it doesn't matter the years you've spent in the platform but instead what matters is the constantly genuine posts you share to maintain that consistency in the platform. So many people on the platform might feel discourage when they make post that they feel would generate good rewards but at the end it doesn't while some posts that gets higher rewards with low quality which is vice versa.

However if you love what you do and love been on hive that probably wouldn't be a problem even if it looks like one.

All these blpcoin accounts just spam random copy pastes from blockchain, plus weird memes and stuff. Just ignore them - I have them muted.

Yep, I should probably do the same. It just irks me that there's someone constantly spreading misleading statements about others.

Well, there's nothing much we can do about that apart from muting and downvoting these accounts.

It probably wouldn't sell, but there are always friends who would come to offer their support and read your ideas. Hugs.

Posiblemente no se vendería pero siempre hay amigos que vendrían a poner su granito de apoyo y leer tus ideas. un abrazo

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Thank you — your support always means a lot, and I truly appreciate the kindness behind your words.

You're right: sometimes friends do stop by, and that does help lift the spirit. But I think it's also important to face the reality that Hive can't function on charity alone — nor should anyone expect to “make it” just because a few kind souls happen to like them.

That kind of charity can however be seen as counterproductive — even harmful — because it blurs the line between rewarding value and rewarding familiarity.

That said, having genuine supporters does matter, and I'm grateful for everyone who takes the time to read, think, and reply.

In a way, you're right. It's become a space for some with their favorites. There's a small space left for those who continue to support and grow, read their friends, and give them support. Now, it seems like a routine of fixed votes, and we also have tags or numbers that indicate whether we're valuable to the platform. Hugs

En cierta forma tienes razón se ha vuelto un espacio para algunos con sus favoritos, queda un pequeño espacio para los que siguen apostando para apoyar y crecer, leer a los amigos y darles apoyo, ahora parece una rutina de votos fijos y además tenemos etiquetas u números que dicen si somos valiosos para la plataforma. Un abrazo de miércoles.

Personally, I feel like I have accomplished something after every post and there is this inexpressible satisfaction. Yes, I do care about the upvotes and it, too, brings joy and enthusiasm.
For the down voters, is it possible to block them? If yes, you should do it and idk, why there is option for the downvote. Like, if you don't t like something or you have some personal grudges or jealousy, just go away man.
Thanks for highlighting such an important issue 👏👏👏👏.

Thanks for your thoughts!

I get where you're coming from, and it's great that posting gives you that sense of accomplishment. That part is real and meaningful.

But about downvotes — here's the thing...

The downvote is basically someone saying “this is too expensive, I would not pay that much for this”.

It's not necessarily about grudges, jealousy, or personal dislike. It's a disagreement on value.

Let’s say your genuinely great post gets picked up by a vote-happy curation trail. Suddenly, you’ve got tens of dollars stacked on it. Feels great, right?
But now ask yourself:

Would I personally buy that post from a street dealer for $20?

The downvote exists exactly because sometimes posts — even decent ones — get over-rewarded relative to their content. And since Hive has a shared rewards pool, over-rewarding one post takes value away from others.

Without downvotes, Hive would just become a playground for vote rings, bots, and whales gaming the system. Early adopters would dominate, and minnows would have almost no chance.

As for blocking — no, you can’t block people from voting on you (thankfully).
The blockchain doesn’t discriminate, and upvotes and downvotes are treated the same — they’re both expressions of value judgment.

Hive isn’t perfect, but it's built around the idea that rewards should flow based on what the community values, not just what makes someone feel good.

Thank you so much for clarification. I didn't know the system work this way. Learned a lot, thanks again 🫀🫀🫀

Sometimes it feels so bad not earning rewards for putting in hard work on a post, it feels so discouraging. But, I feel everything is with time, and people who truly value your content will always support you.

Hive is a great place, it doesn't matter whether you get support now or not, just keep doing what you are doing and have fun, in time rewards will come.

But for downvoting; well, I really don't know why someone would do that. I think if you don't like a post, you probably do scroll past the post, to find what would be interesting to you. I don't think it's necessary to downvote.

I get what you’re saying... creating something with real effort and getting little or no rewards can feel discouraging. But that’s also exactly why downvotes exist on Hive.

Imagine a post that just says “this brand of rice is good”, shows one product photo, and earns $10. Now compare that to someone who spent days researching, photographing, and writing a meaningful article — and earned only $0. If no one ever downvotes the first one, that second person will keep getting buried.

A lot of this comes down to visibility, curation trails, and unfortunately, some patterns of low-effort content farming — often slipping under the radar in foreign-language posts where oversight is more difficult. It's not personal; it's about protecting the value of the rewards pool so that good work stands a chance.

So I’d say downvotes aren’t about disliking someone, but maintaining a system where effort still matters. Otherwise, Hive would slowly turn into a payout mill for spammy, low-effort posts.

I understand you.

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