OK, first, you can get an account from me. I can create them at will with no cost to you. I will give you a master key in which you can use to change all the keys and that account will be truly yours. Simple as that. I can do it instantly with no email or phone verification. If you need an account for a family member or friend, just hit me up on Steem.chat My user name is Socky there.
As far as the identity thing, it is a new way of handling things. However, there are ways to conceal identity if you are concerned. For instance, @freedom is one of the largest STEEM account holders and nobody knows who he or she is. that account never comments or bloggs, but is active and uses the witness voting.
I appreciate the offer, Socky. But this is more of a theoretical issue rather than a personal one. If I was going to create a new account, I would probably just use this account to create the new one.
I'm personally quite happy using Ethereum to pay for things outside of the Steemit platform. All of my Steem is vested into Steem Power. I never use it to pay for anything.
I've enjoyed our conversation though. :) Please keep up the good work.