Great post, I was planning to make one similar, but I couldn't say any of this any better. You didn't just point out the problem, you also gave tips and straightened things out. Honestly, I think the "What Can I Do?" section is probably the best part of this post, not only telling new-comers the truth about it all but trying to help current members. Resteemed!
RE: JUMPING SHIP - Thoughts and Considerations on Dealing With the Problem of User Retention