Very good points, @exyle. You helped me just stating what you're going through. I am as well with attempts to convert some BTC to fiat have been abruptly halted at exchanges. This is something that has to be cleaned up or it will have serious ramifications for cryptocurrencies. I think we'll find a solution and platforms like Bitshares and Steemit (thank you Dan Larimer!) will go even higher.
Thank you for continuing to give such great info! Keep up the good work!