I agree with your premise that it would create great change.
I personally witnessed the influx of professional content creators when Hive is flying high, and their stark invisibility when hive is down on it's luck.
I also notice the increase in scams and plagarism, and also the increased scrutiny by Hivewatchers as people get very angry with the sudden increase in plagarism that they strike out at accounts.
It would be a different place around here for sure.
A good time to keep your head low, your post number low and site all pictures and quotes for good measure.
:)