Your statement at the beginning kinda glosses over a few hypotheticals and a law that outlaws the internet but maybe that's just splitting hairs. Etc might just be a junk coin people are mining because its cheaper then Ether core. I imagine its going to behave like stellar in relation to Ripple, not quite being able to surpass the original. I rather stick with the core honestly as I can see its potential and slock.it seems like a really good idea.