I like that your post is logical and cautions us about getting overexcited about crypto when talking to our non-crypto using friends. People need to arrive at their own opinions about things, so when bringing someone in, often less is more. Instead of overselling, as you point out, I would rather just direct someone to steemit (via a link to my post) and let them wonder why there are $ signs next to votes. If they are the curious type - they will discover STEEM on their own. Then they can dive in if they want.

(Also, I just want to say I avoid the news now, because every time I see a post about the US and North Korea it makes me sick - if they are going to nuke us all into oblivion, I would be better off not following it to the bitter end.)