This is so funny and great you posted this. I feel the same way and was working on a post. I'll explain soon :P
Lots of competition now and lot's of choices. The great thing is that we all play a factor in the growth. Even the little new user that doesn't know the platform.
Agreed. Soon to be gone the idea of Rage quitting with no place else to go. The people who have built a community of support and a following are going to become very valuable.