That’s a fair (and accurate, I think) take.
In my case, I’m non-renewing until the next Classic and/or retail release. I’m always willing to check something out.
But the pattern for the last few years is that I sub for a release, am disappointed, and unsub again until the next option. So I guess I’m subbed for a couple months every two years? Maybe more often if there’s a TBC.
I miss WoW. I wish I liked either Retail or Classic more.