to an extent. we can't do something unless the problem is widely known. consider the superblock issue: it was a known problem but didn't necessarily need fixing until the use of GRC grew and its problems became known. the 48% problem is not known to a lot of people new to crypto, and it's alright if they get scared off the first time so long as the issue gets fixed. those who don't stay the first time they hear a name are more likely to stay the second time, particularly if there has been real development in the time since they said "screw this scam coin."

point being, i do not think we should worry about scaring people off when it comes to these issues, however I do think it is important to put it all in context during the discussions with the general public.