We want developers to be able to psychologically leave ethereum, so we want to make their investment worth little.
Could you elaborate a bit? Core developers or people building on the platform?
I think both. For instance it would be great for everyone if Vitalik could leave and do an internship at block.one, then see what it was he was really trying to do.
But I think it's most likely Vitalik will try and position ethereum as distinct to EOS, and it's future trajectory will be in regards to this. Maybe it could succeed. But right now there is a depressing reality for ethereum enthusiasts coming when the test net launches, if one makes an honest comparison.
EOS like STEEM will benefit from network effect to succeed, being the first mover. An Ethereum bear market would aid that.