I would argue that is more of a function of their low market cap (lack of retail "investors" who have no practical use for monero) which really only leaves deve

I would argue that is more of a function of their low market cap (lack of retail "investors" who have no practical use for monero) which really only leaves developers, those who have a lot to lose (potential prison), those passionate for privacy (who's primary goal is not deflationary value) and the intellectually curious. If monero catches on the democratic balance tips towards retail investors and the discussion will focus on price. This also applies to reddit as a whole which has become lower and lower quality as mainstream culture has accepted its common use.