Perhaps, let's not forget the coin is still in the early stages (development and testing)... some people exiting right now probably don't have the patience for long term engagement... I'm pretty sure the marketing and promotion will come pretty soon after the MN and TX features are working on the main net... and everybody is invited to help with marketing and promotion as is already getting started on the main forum:
http://spreadcointalk.org/index.php?board=16.0This is where I am as well... We are where Darkcoin was 6 months ago with a lot more competition. Great core, niceley moving development and testing, and a great community... I think too much marketing before the IX and MN's, mobile wallets, and something to spend the coin on could be potentially dangerous. MrCashKing and the community are doing a great job, but keep in mind, your selling something that isn't quite ready yet. Think of selling a sports car without brakes, AC, or windshield wipers... Might be fun for a bit, but unless the experience makes you want to keep using it, you could do more damage than good.
Lets be patient with the market and volatility and keep building things useful. Exchange, Gambling, any worthwhile goods and services. If you do hosting, or web design, or maybe even computer/software repair, give as much of a discount that you can for paying in Spread. Market that discount where you list the costs for your services. Use the opportunity to teach interested parties how to get it. Not even the best altcoin in the world can survive in this world without breaking into commerce.
Don't get discouraged, just keep building the brand and real world usability.
Least that's my 2 Satoshi's and why I ain't sweating it this early in the game.