I'm abusing my Suzue... maybe because I know I'm just awaiting rim tape for my new rear wheel and then I'll be gravy.
I've been riding brakeless since october, I skid (although not too often) and skip even less often, zero maintenance on the hub, and I haven't had a single problem with it. I'm sure it could use a repack, but thats going to wait a bit longer. Maybe I'll just wait until it dies or explodes.
Knock on wood.
Would I have bought something else if I could do it all over again? Yes.