I joined steem not too long, December last year but became active In January. I think it all depends on what is driving a new user. Some its earning immediately and not building interaction with real people and dishing out helpful contents.
Easily they get defeated. And back out.
I haven't even earn 20 dollars here but I wake up daily with a great drive to cut it out here. providing value and benefits is first and i'm sure the money will follow.
In the last few days i have brough more than 20 people to steemit.
So, thanks to people like @acidyo. I'm sure with you, these users will find it easier