Very true. Coins are coins are coins. But Steem has a value-added property attached to it in Steemit which brings stability and a clear "reason" *for* growth over time. Not to mention the lightning fast transaction times and no/low fee aspects. 

In time I suspect more attention will come this way as people really learn and understand how STEEM as a supportive currency here helps so many causes and community initiatives via Steemit. 

At the same time you're right - we don't want regulations or lobbying. That defeats the purpose of cryptocurrencies.