Glad you liked my perspective. It's been awhile since I did a post like this. Learning people's approach to onboarding is interesting. I think the key is sustainable onboarding. There is no 'try it and you'll be hooked' here. It's too complicated, frustrating and doesn't have enough bells and whistles. Explaining what makes Steem fundamentally unique is important.
If another project copies Steem, they won't have the dedicated userbase, however, they could get it right from the start (or very wrong). I have a feeling those who copy (or Facebook Libra) are going to not get the decentralized correct. I actually really enjoy listening to people complain about the decentralized aspect of Steem. It's something that never should be fixed.
That lake isn't close enough to my house to walk to and parking isn't good near there so I don't go very often, especially during winter when riding my bike is unpleasant. However, I do like that lake....Actually I like most of the lakes near my home 4 seasons, all unique.