Hive is designed so that those who have a stake through investment or other means have the biggest say. That is important in dealing with abuse and I have downvoted plenty, with some retaliation. I don't want good people to be driven away. If some large accounts were enforcing a general rewards cap that might be better. That is their personal choice. As long as smooth is not taking all rewards from posts that have some value I do not think it is as big an issue as some make out. I cannot speak for him on how he makes the judgement.

I do have a fairly big stake and it is largely used to support smaller accounts as well as dealing with abuse. I want the best for Hive.