Very interesting post @paulag. I had been wondering about account retention.
I started about 6 weeks ago a list of all the homesteaders and preppers on steemit. Been updating it regularly and now have c 130 on the list. I have followed all of them to network but have noticed that the number actively posting has been in decline recently.
I also love Excel but a total amateur at it - so very interested to know that it could be used for steemit analyses like this. Thank you.