Hive and Seek: Searching for Engagement in a Crowded Space

Lately, I’ve been posting almost every day on Hive. Writing, refining, pouring my thoughts into words—sometimes from a place of inspiration, other times just sheer discipline. But with each post I publish, I’m met with the same heavy silence. Minimal engagement. Little to no response. It’s like I’m shouting into a void and only hearing my own echo.

And honestly? I don’t know what else to do.

I look around and see people thriving—getting upvotes, comments, encouragement. I even follow the same communities they follow, engage with their content, show up consistently. So what am I doing wrong?

Is it the way I write? Am I not interesting enough? Am I missing some unwritten rule of the Hive algorithm? Or—and I hesitate to even think this—is it that I’ve been shadow banned? It’s a question that’s crossed my mind more times than I’d like to admit.

This isn’t about clout or going viral. It’s about being seen. Heard. Felt. As creators, we long for connection—to know that our words stirred something, made someone pause, maybe even smile. And when that’s missing for a long stretch, it stings. It chips at your confidence slowly.

But maybe, just maybe, there are others like me too. Posting, hoping, wondering if their voice matters here. If that’s you—know that I see you. And maybe together, we can create a louder buzz.