the question is, is it really worth it?

I think it really depends on what the end objective is. If the goal was to make money and live off it, I don't think relying on Hive in the first place was a good decision but then I'm speaking from a place of comfort where I do don't need the tips. If one is really just doing stuff for $, they're wasting their time here if their posts aren't getting those big votes. I evaluate failure based on the set goals so yes, it's not worth it if they put in the effort without the reward and best to do their business elsewhere for their time.

I don't have the $ as a primary objective, it's like a side quest. I just want to see how far I can go doing shitpost and crypto as a hobby.