The difference is those were scams while this isn't. You cynical lot can't you believe in anything that's not got some big famous millionaire as the CEO of an ICO?
Those critisisms aren't fair for a project in early development stage. Every coin has to have an early stage including Bitcoin and ETH. Have a look at how XBY will create consensus without POW or staking. The concept is sound and very unique.
Can you at least admit IF it solves these issues it will be huge?
People are skeptical about new things - and that's healthy - that's normal human behaviour. It has deep significance in human evolution, and it's a default reaction.
It's better to assume that the shadow in the bushes is a lion - instead of a rabbit.
What is needed in this case, is some sort of proof of concept. More detailed information.
And it would help tremendously, if the persons involved this project wouldn't hide behind nicknames.
If they genuinely believe in their work, they should show their real names and pictures.
At least I want to know who gets my money.
I know it's hard to understand this in this brave new world (sarc) of Million dollar ICOs. But there is no premine. The developers are simply investors along with everyone else. I don't want to share his identity but the developer hasn't ever hidden he gave his name and some have worked out his FB page etc. but that's unfair I think, everyone deserves their privacy.