You don't have to tip writers, but that's the concept of tipping - to show your appreciation. This is developer's answer in their blog.

Advertisers will be able to purchase ad space using the token.
In addition, developers are planning to offer premium services (e.g. podcast, specialized content,...) with the token

That's true team worked continuously on building quality platform and still they are doing their best. At the same time importance of sufficient liquidity and good exposure which comes by listing on big exchanges can not be denied or ignored. Snip has achieved first small goal but it should be pushed for more volume by bigger investors.

What is my concern about the SNIP is its large supply which will keep pressure on the market. Specially in current scenario when demand of token is very low not being on the table of big traders. In short term's volatility isn't issue. Platform in itself is of global level to be best alternative of current mass media with censored news. May be being global 10 billions token gives justification.

There is no moderation in general. The posts are ranked according to the user feedback (using Snip's ranking algorithm)

And another question. I see an arrow in upwards and downwards position.. Selecting any of those will benefit the writter? Because I'm not sure if the arrow :arrow_down: means I don't like the news (how it's written or whatever else) or it means that I don't agree like with something mentioned in the news in a good way. I don't know if you understand what I mean.

When Will snip payments be available on the apps ? I wait when will be start using of Token SNIP. Thanks for any answer.

People are more attracted to valuable things for this purpose listing on more exchanges is necessary. Qryptos is only exchange at the moment which is providing good volume but isn't sufficient to push the price upwards. With the increase in value we will more people showing interest in the project. Also exposure will arise curiosity in people to find out more about Snip.

With the increase in the number of exchanges, the price accordingly will also grow, so I want to see a snip on top exchanges

Is the business model the same as with Steem? Are we just counting on the people good will to tip the writes plus buying podcast? Will there be any other use for SNIP token? It might be enough,I just want to know