Well, no two blockchains are alike, so it's understandable that they can't be compared in every respect. But I get your frustration when you make so much effort to convince some one to sign up and then this account opening issues kill all your efforts. I don't think it's gonna change before the Velocity Hardfork. Let's hope for it sooner than later. I hope you will save your energies of promoting steem until then.
Thanks for all you do for promoting Steem!