The mechanisms in Hive are significantly different also - because Hive the foundation of a censorship resistant communications platforms - the users are directly incentivized to create compelling content and engage with each other in positive collaboration.
Uhm well, a "censorship resistant communications platform" and incentivized to create compelling content... until the moment it occurs to you to write and expose a "naked truth" too uncomfortable for SJWs and snowflakes on the chain. 
RE: The case for Hive - We stand alone