Yes I've heard they are working on the bot issues, but hopefully they get on it. It doesn't seem they have the urgency they should imo, because this is a big negative.

I fully agree with you though on the lack of growth of the userbase, it is by far the number 1 issue. They don't seem to focus on it because they feel the game is successful (and in some ways it is, just not enough for long term success). I have met many people that try it and leave rather quickly, they should focus on what it feels like to be a new PERSON entering the game and see what those users experience. If they looked through that lens, they could learn something. They have the feeling of the top players nailed, but they forget to focus on what a new person thinks. I mean, this isn't that hard, do a focus group, listen to the feedback without getting your feelings hurt, and figure it out.

And yes much like Steem... sadly.

Untamed packs are flying off the shelf, but the cards will get discounted as those "rippers" unload. I'm not complaining about it, its the nature of markets, but how low does it have to go before the developers do something? If $0.70 isn't low enough per pack, would they do something if packs go to $0.10?

Completely agree that the move to Hive will be a HUGE waste of time and energy that could be used for something productive. (like addressing the issues that people are discussing here)

Thanks for the comment @jrvacation!