I think that the number of new account is not important here, whether they are in tune with HIVE as well as consistent members or not is more important. For this, the quality posts of newbies should be supported if we want new members.
I do agree until a certain level with your statement, but on the other side, newbies should also learn that Hive isn't a money-making machine... I mean, for the sake of newbies, the learning curve has to exist... Not saying that quality posts shouldn't be supported, but that if they are coming form new or old users shouldn't make a bit of change...
I would say that EDUCATION about HIVE should be at a much higher level than it is...