If it was shortened to four weeks or 25%, it would be even more devastating.  What I have in mind, I'd never be able to pull off.  But if I can think it, someone else can, too.  Thought about writing a post and tagging it 'science-fiction' just to say something without actually saying something.

Realistically, the people who want to take advantage should be prepared.  Not push a button then blame the button for doing something they don't agree with.  I was able to treat myself and you wouldn't even know it by looking at my account.  Still following my *Business of Blogging and how to take over the world* plan.  Still confident at some point the things out of my control, like attracting at least 1% of that market of paying content consumers, will come to fruition as well.  In the meantime a lot of these little side tokens need to find a way of connecting with Hive rather than simply renaming existing old money and then calling it progress.  

*But I digress...*