The hobby is not dying, it's just hit a rough patch. I for one would love to see that list, heck, I may even be on it!
I think we all have a "List" of some sorts, I am guilty of that myself.
My problem is learning to keep that list folded up and tucked away somewhere and act like it does not exist, I struggle with that daily, especially the last week.
I also think everyone will come away from the MFCA Con with a renewed vigor and interest in the hobby.