Stability and a familiar reference point people can put in everyday terms is probably the main reason people think that way ... but I see your reasoning and it's a good point..
As we buy more altcoins though which are via btc or eth - I think it is becoming more common to think in those terms.. but yeah it's hard not to go back to reference "what is that in dollar terms"
A thought provoking post as usual.
On the topic of ausbitbank.. cudos for you rounding the troops up to start with!
Congrats to Ausbitbank for hitting top 20
woot! woot!