I agree with taking a step away for awhile (which is what i've been doing). However, also please consider that dissatisfaction is usually louder - so is it a vocal majority or a vocal minority? Those who are happy with the platform wouldn't complain (and that may be the majority). I think such an asymmetry in the nature of things should be considered too.
Plus I want to add that a network that's not growing "as much as it should" is also not a definite indicator of network health. I'd suggest considering the points in the materials I've linked up in a recent post: https://steemit.com/steemit/@kevinwong/building-and-evaluating-the-value-of-blockchain-communities
Those who are unhappy may also leave. It isn't clear at all which way the asymmetry points.
One thing is for sure though. The true majority is neither the satisfied nor the dissatisfied. The true majority isn't here because what is being done is not working. The current model simply does not appeal to any user base that actually exists and and is reachable with the approach being taken. Guilds are akin to rearranging the deck chairs (and being overpaid as deck hands to do so). A much bigger reboot is needed.