Poloniex is currently contributing over 1/2 of BTS volume most days and is often six figures.
Westerners with money and an interest in 2.0 are there.
While trollbox content is often taken with a pinch of salt, I think pre 2.0, from a marketing point of view, that it is one of the best places, if you have the time, to go and discuss & help new potential supporters and investors understand BitShares benefits and its potential.