We need to start thinking outside the box regarding promotion because what we've been trying isn't getting the message out.
Perhaps we should have a group of us that specifically looks over certain tasks. A second tier other than the devs that work the code.
We fully agree, and are happy to work with interested parties to help get them up to speed on any code questions, and will accept pull requests to our GitHub repository.
Beyond that, one thing that we've heard suggested, and would consider, in order to spark interest in MAST is a second PoW mining period. That is usually a very unpopular option among existing coin holders, because it "devalues" the coin. However, if we're all capable of rational discussion and being honest here, looking at the coin's current value, it doesn't seem like it will get much lower by having more coins mined.
Any additional interest we can bring into the coin will likely only serve to increase its position in the market.
Promoting a pure-PoS coin is much more difficult than a coin that can be mined, because the only way for new entrants to get into the coin is by buying it. Pure-PoS also reduces liquidity, which means whales can't accumulate coins and pump - which is a common complaint we've heard.
Depending on the discussion that follows, one benefit of a second mining PoW period could be to provide coins for a marketing fund, giveaways, etc. without requiring existing holders to contribute heavily.
We're interested in discussing the idea at least -- what are your thoughts?