As I said today in Hive Thrive's show, and post-show. We are not too late, but we've reached the edge of the cliff, and we've done so with our own actions. This is not extreme in any way, it's needed.
If there's anyone taking this personally, then they are simply being immune to evidence and there's almost no point in having a conversation on the matter.
I keep on making the analogy that when a home has budget issues, its only natural to make adjustments. You cook at home (no going out), you shop smart. It's simple economics.
If there is someone also who is thinking: I'm done building on hive - That just means that person is not thinking straight. To put it simply. The cow is sick, its too skinny, if you keep on milking it, its going to die. We have to get our house in order, and when we do, because we will, we can enjoy the fruits of those results. But, right now, its simply not the time. It can't be.
You do have a knack for summarizing posts in plain English :)) Agreed @meno