Hive isn't just a blogging platform, that side id probably just one of the marketing scheme of the chain. The chain is capable of a lot more, and when we look at even the HBD stable side that pays APR, that's one huge aspect of the ecosystem. 

Unfortunately DPOS will not change anytime soon, but this doesn't mean we cannot tweak how it works. Everyone is angry with the DHF and it makes no sense that nothing concrete has been done about it, but I think that's really not a reason to FUD the chain.