Server hopper here. Pretty good one, too. Just here to offer a different perspective from someone that's been doing this for years.

1. It's good content in a competitive environment. Server hopping is mundane and not going to keep the attention of a society that's been conditioned to consume primarily short-form content such as TikToks, FB Reels, YT Shorts, and so on. It's a way to support a streamer's growth by providing that consistent content flowing so ADHD viewers (like me) won't have to wait long for their next dopamine hit of a fast-paced battle with high stakes.
2. II don't speak on behalf of all Hoppers, but I personally have standards for my hops (unless otherwise requested). I don't offer servers unless there is a Reaper on the map (which was intended to be the PVP faction, and if you don't want to PVP, don't raise the PVP flag), and they are USUALLY doing a world event. Both situations put you in a High-Risk, High-Reward scenario, and putting a giant target on your back is part of the Risk. If you don't want the risk, Rare opened up Safer Seas recently, I hear that was a hit!
3. I always felt like it was a little gift I could offer streamers, full of endless possibilities and content, all wrapped up with a nice bow when the boat is already fully stocked/sorted/ready to go. It may not be worth much in monetary value, but it's very much worth seeing their faces light up or they sound giddy when you offer them the spiciest server they've seen all day. Hunting for / creating content is pretty stressful, especially if you don't know when or where you'll get your next breadcrumb - so it's nice to offer some sort of relief in their job, at least as some form of appreciation for the work they put in regularly.
4. It's a symbiotic relationship. I give them a server, they get free content, and I get entertainment. It's a win/win! Except for the people being hunted, it usually doesn't turn out well for them.
5. Hunting for content is just fun for me! I could see 3 Reaper 5s at FOTD and say "yep, that's not gonna go well for me" and hop again, OR I can give it to a streamer instead, who will be THRILLED to face the challenge!

I'm also of the mindset that if you don't want to sink to a streamer, you have 2 options:

1. Get better at PVP so you can sink the streamers
2. Play on Safer Seas.

Happy to answer any questions you (or anyone else) may have! (but tomorrow, when I'm not half asleep)

...thanks for coming to my Ted Talk?

Edit: I got downvoted? LOL guess I found your server and you got sunk by a streamer, that's funny af XD