Yesh, I know, retention is a huge problem... I've worked with a lot of new comers to make sure that they are welcomed when they joined up, but I've seen a lot that kind of eventually drifted away from Steemit :(
Habitually, and because I'm used to spidering, I sometimes email them to ask if they could come back, and some did return after they realize that they were missed (check out @arthurgain, he recently has started to post again after I nudged him through email) (and also @itsdatneighbour and @hglucky13) but there's a lot that would not come back...
I can only do so much in terms of engagement and encouragement and checking in with talents outside of Steemit, but I do what I can :)
So yes, thank you, George :D If you come across a talented new comer who's struggling, let me know and I'll try to help, for sure ! :D
Oh, all three are such amazing artists:) I will keep an eye and let you know, but your web is so huge,lol. Everytime i find one there is a spider hanging in the comment section:):)