Is Splinterlands still curating and supporting the community in the same way that it does?

I must confess I haven't played Splinterlands in a while, nor have I been active around its ecosystem. But one thing I observed is that there aren't anymore any social challenge posts so I wonder if Splinterlands is still curating content and supporting the community in the same way that it does? We all know the power of community and the loyalty that it has proven to the game. But I wonder if that is given back as well and if it is a two way street or it has just become a one way street. I always appreciated and enjoyed participating in Social challenges, art content and other such initiatives. So I hope these will be revived if they are now dormant or abandoned.

These community initiatives are not just about earning rewards, but about expressing Splinterlands characters creativity, spark discussions, share strategies and compete healthy amongst other players. Every week there was something new to look forward to, whether it involved writing battle encounters, creating fan art or simply sharing personal experiences and opinions about the game. This gave everyone, regardless of collection size or ranking an opportunity to contribute something meaningful. And it spread the word about Splinterlands in an organic way.

Also I believe that such community driven initiatives help onboard new players. Someone discovering Splinterlands through a blog or social challenge could immediately see that the game has an active and passionate player base. This type of organic promotion is difficult to replace with traditional marketing because it comes from genuine enthusiasm instead of advertisements. It only needs a little bit of giving back from Splinterlands in the form of structured curation and handling of such weekly challenges.

Maybe these initiatives still exist somewhere and I have simply missed them because of my absence. If that is the case, I would be happy to be corrected. However, if they have indeed slowed down or disappeared, I believe bringing them back would benefit both the community and the game itself. I feel that games based on blockchain technologies rely on engaged communities, so this is quite important in my view. Markets rise and fall, rewards change and gameplay evolves, but dedicated players usually remain because they feel connected to something bigger than the game itself. That sense of belonging cannot be purchased, it has to be nurtured continuously.

Considering that Splinterlands runs on the Hive blockchain, I believe that supporting creators, curating quality content and recognizing loyal contributors are investments rather than expenses. Even small gestures can motivate people to keep producing content, artwork, memes, videos and thoughtful discussions that enrich the entire Splinterlands ecosystem. When creators feel appreciated, everyone benefits from the increased activity and visibility.

I truly hope Splinterlands continues to value these aspects as much as it values game development and new features. A thriving ecosystem is built not only through updates and expansions but also through the relationships formed between players, creators, curators and developers. If community initiatives return with renewed energy, I would gladly consider participating again. After all, some of my best memories from Splinterlands were not only about winning battles, but about interacting with fellow players, sharing ideas and feeling that every contribution, no matter how small, was noticed and appreciated by the people building the game together. What say you???