I really like the Weiss ratings for being open-minded to alternative consensus methods like DPOS. A lot of so called 'experts' only consider POW as an acceptable and secure way of validating things on a blockchain.
Just looking fundamentally at the underlying value proposition, a blockchain like Steem is among the very best choices. And rightfully so, I think.
I too believe that the fundamentals are 90% of the game when looking at underlying value in this space, and when you look at things from the point of view of a viable business, there's no other place to end up but DPoS. There logic is on par with mine in that regard. It's one of the reasons why I don't own BTC.