When I first saw this week’s prompt, I honestly had to pause and ask myself, Brotherhood community? On Hive? It wasn’t a name I had come across often. I’ve been on Hive for a while now, but like many people, I tend to stick to the communities I’m already familiar with. Still, curiosity wouldn’t let me rest, so I decided to do a little digging to see what this Brotherhood is all about.
From my small research, I discovered that the Brotherhood community is one of those niche spaces on Hive that quietly focuses on engagement, creativity, and connection. They seem to have built a system where members can participate in activities and contests, and they even have different affiliate communities that cater to specific interests. Unfortunately, I didn’t find a detailed about us page or a long history to share here, but one thing stood out, the community values content creators who are genuine and active.
One of the affiliates under Brotherhood that I’m more familiar with is CINETV. Now, this is a space I have actually interacted with, and I can say my experience there has been fun. CINETV is all about movies, TV series, and everything that connects us to the world of storytelling on screen. I love the fact that it’s not limited to reviews, you can share opinions, recommendations, or even just talk about a scene or character that stood out to you.
The first time I posted in CINETV, I wasn’t sure how people would respond. But I quickly noticed that the engagement there is more than just people dropping comments for the sake of it. If they like your work, they tell you. If they have a different opinion, they express it respectfully. It’s the kind of space that keeps conversations alive. As someone who enjoys movies but isn’t a full-time film critic, it gives me a way to share my thoughts without feeling like I need to be an expert.
Another thing I appreciate about CINETV is that it gives you a reason to pay more attention to what you watch. Before, I could watch a movie and just move on. But now, I find myself noticing the cinematography, the acting, even the pacing, because I know I might want to share my thoughts with the community. That has actually made movie-watching more exciting for me.
As for suggestions on how the Brotherhood community, especially CINETV, could grow stronger, I think they could benefit from a little more visibility. Not everyone on Hive even knows they exist. Something as simple as having more cross-community contests or collaborations could bring them to the attention of new users. They could also spotlight outstanding posts more often, so members feel encouraged to put in their best effort.
It would also help if they created short intro posts explaining what each affiliate under Brotherhood is about, with clear examples of what people can post. This would make it easier for newcomers to jump in without feeling lost.
Even though I only got a small glimpse into what Brotherhood is, I can already tell it’s one of those communities that rewards consistent participation. CINETV has given me a space to talk about movies with people who actually care, and that’s something I really value. Hopefully, with more awareness, the Brotherhood family will keep growing stronger.
https://vote.hive.uno/@hivecuba
https://vote.hive.uno/@thebbhproject
Support the witness and vote for TheBbhProject carried out by
