I don't run any one's sites except my own. So I'm a WP user, not a developer. But, I do everything on my own for my sites, updates, fixes, maintenance, etc.

WP does not seem moving too fast for me. I keep up with updates. Usually the same day because I check my sites everyday. I like the new plugin update feature which links from WordPress.com (I know it has a name I just don't remember it right now).

For me it works. Most of the changes I make are due to my own restlessness. When I need to fix something I find help online, after I've mucked around myself. Most of the time I figure things out without help.

However, I do have sympathy for those who work for clients (though you do get paid for the time). I have more sympathy for those who are getting swamped with freebie work to keep up and then end up neglecting some of their paying work.

The solution may be educating more WordPress users. Of course, this means they have to actually take action. To be honest, if they want point and click sites they should stick with WP.com or Blogger or some of the others which don't require as much extra learning to customize and keep them updated.

Well, that's my nickles worth. (I'd say two cents but we don't have pennies here any more).